Sahal strike gives Mohun Bagan 1-0 win over East Bengal in Durand Cup opener

Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal 1-0 in their Durand Cup opener at Salt Lake Stadium.

Sahal Abdul Samad scored the only goal in the 52nd minute after Kiyan Nassiri won possession and set up the chance.

Goalkeeper Vishal Kaith made several key saves to preserve the clean sheet for Mohun Bagan.

New Mohun Bagan head coach Panagiotis Dilberis started his tenure with a win, while East Bengal's new coach Antonio Habas lost his first match.

East Bengal's best chance came in the 87th minute when Dani Ramirez got a touch on a cross but the effort was blocked.