The Calcutta Football League 2025 saw an intense yet goalless clash between Mohun Bagan Super Giants and George Telegraph SC at the Bankimanjali Stadium in Naihati. Despite strong efforts from both teams and passionate support from the stands, neither side could break the deadlock. The match was full of defensive discipline, heavy rain, late drama, and missed opportunities. Referee Roshan Das Gupta had to stay alert as things heated up in the second half. While the match ended 0-0, the fans witnessed a competitive and emotional football evening.
The match began under a pleasant sky, with both teams starting cautiously. George Telegraph SC focused heavily on their defence, aiming to stop Mohun Bagan’s attackers early on. The first 10-15 minutes saw tight marking and strong positioning from both teams. George Telegraph looked well-prepared in tracking Bagan’s movements and held their shape well. The stadium atmosphere was energetic, with fans cheering and filling the ground, especially the loyal Mohun Bagan supporters, who turned up in large numbers. The match started slow, but the balance and buildup promised a gripping contest ahead.
Mohun Bagan Control Possession But Miss Key Chances
As the first half progressed, Mohun Bagan dominated possession with around 60%, controlling the midfield and pushing forward in waves. They created several chances and even got shots on target, but George Telegraph goalkeeper Rakesh Bahadur stood like a wall. His timely saves and good positioning kept the scoreboard quiet. Bagan looked confident, moving the ball well and keeping pressure on the opposition. However, despite their control, they couldn’t find the back of the net. Fans in the stadium grew excited with each move forward, hoping for an opening goal.
Clean, Disciplined Football Defines the First Half
The first half remained physical but clean. There were no yellow or red cards, which is rare in such competitive games. Both teams showed discipline and maturity on the pitch. George Telegraph committed 5 fouls, while Mohun Bagan committed 3, but none were dangerous or violent. This showed the respect and focus both teams had on their gameplay. As the sun slowly faded, the first half ended goalless. It was a half of strong defence, fair play, and missed chancessetting the stage for a more intense second half.
Rain and Substitutions Shift the Game in Second Half
The second half kicked off with fresh energy and tactical changes. Both teams made substitutions to strengthen their side and bring in new plans. The game started becoming more open. Soon, rain started pouring, making the pitch slippery and increasing the challenge. George Telegraph’s defence stretched wider, trying to block Bagan’s attacks, while Mohun Bagan’s attackers tried to find gaps through the middle. The changes on the field brought more pace, but also more errors due to the wet surface.
With rain increasing, the match turned more physical. Players began to slip and collide, and injuries became common. George Telegraph pulled back most of their players to defend as Bagan tried to break through with five strong attackers. George Telegraph defended with 6-7 players in the box, forming a wall. Fouls increased on both sides, and frustration grew. George Telegraph aimed to waste time, possibly looking to settle for a draw. The atmosphere remained tense and soakedboth literally and emotionally.
George Telegraph Almost Score from a Free Kick
In the 80th minute, George Telegraph got a great opportunity from a free kick just outside the box. The player wearing jersey No. 16 took a brilliant shot that beat the goalkeeper but struck the goalpost, leaving fans in shock. It was the closest George Telegraph came to scoring. This moment woke up both sides, but George Telegraph quickly slowed the game again, using injuries and delays to kill time. It was clear they were aiming to walk away with 1 point from the match.
Coaches Clashed as Tempers Rose Late in the Game
Tensions rose in the 84th minute when both coaches started arguing, which interrupted the match. The referee Roshan Das Gupta showed yellow cards to both coaches to calm things down. By this point, 3 George Telegraph players had also gone down injured, which delayed the match even more. Fans were visibly frustrated, especially Mohun Bagan supporters who had hoped for a breakthrough. The game began to lose rhythm, but Mohun Bagan kept pressing forward.
Final Chance Missed as Bahadur Saves Mohun Bagan Shot
The final few minutes were electric. In the 93rd minute, Mohun Bagan got their clearest chance of the match when Adil received a through ball inside the box. He took a strong shot, but once again Rakesh Bahadur made a heroic save, pushing the ball away. The fans in the gallery shouted in disbelief. A goal here could have changed everything. After this, a few more long balls and free kicks followed, but none created any serious threat. The referee blew the final whistle after 6 minutes of added time.
The match ended 0-0, with both teams earning 1 point each. For George Telegraph, this draw brings their total to 4 points from 5 matches, while Mohun Bagan now sits in a better position on the table, but still without the full points they wanted. The match was exciting, dramatic, and full of passion, but missing the most important parta goal. While George Telegraph will be happy with their strong defence, Mohun Bagan fans walked away disappointed, having seen their team dominate but fail to score.
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