Mohun Bagan vs United SC, IFA Shield 2025, AS IT HAPPENED: Mohun Bagan booked their place in the IFA Shield final with a 2-0 win over United SC at Kishore Bharati Stadium. Dimitrios Petratos opened the scoring before half-time, tapping in after his free-kick was initially saved by Subrata.
The Mariners controlled possession and created several chances, while United SC threatened on the counter but couldn't find the net. An own-goal off Ankan in the second half doubled Bagan's lead, and the team managed the game well to see out the victory. Mohun Bagan will now face East Bengal in the final at Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) on October 18.

Mohun Bagan booked their place in the IFA Shield final with a goal in each half, led by captain Dimitrios Petratos, who opened the scoring. The Mariners will now face East Bengal in the title decider at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata on October 18.
Abhishek Tekcham sprints down the left flank and expertly brings the ball under control with a header. He quickly lines up a shot on target, but Seilo Toure intervenes at the last moment to block it and avert the danger.
Petratos, leading from the front, attempts to find Suhail at the far post with a curling cross, but Subrata rises well to claim it before it can reach the young striker.Mohun Bagan continue to control the tempo, with Thapa and Dipendu linking up neatly in midfield. Moments later, Abhishek delivers a cross from the left flank, but United's defence clears the danger.
Maclaren makes another sharp run forward and finds the back of the net, but his celebration is cut short as the linesman's flag goes up for offside, leaving the Australian visibly frustrated.
United SC, meanwhile, have shifted to a more attacking approach, pushing men forward in search of a breakthrough. However, with Mohun Bagan two goals ahead, the I-League 2 side now faces an uphill task - needing at least three unanswered goals to reach the final.
Substitution for MB: Maclaren, Dippendu and Suhail comein for the Mariners.
It's very important to get the goals in this match as it will definitely give them confidence against arch-rivals East Bengal. They have played two derbies in the ongoing season and EB have emerged victorious by 3-2 and 2-1 respectively in the CFL and Durand Cup.
Mohun Bagan have got the insurance goal of the match. United SC are trying hard to create pressure but MBSG defenders have done a good job today.
GOAAL!! Jason Cummings doubles MB's lead! No it looks like a own-goal! Cummings shot was initially saved by Subrata but then it came off Ankan's body and into the net!
We are back for the second-half as MB get the ball rolling again.
It's half-time here at the Kishore Bharati and Mohun Bagan go into the break with a 1-0 lead, riding on Dimi Petratos' goal.
GOOAL!! Mohun Bagan take the lead! First, Petratos' free-kick was denied by USC keeper Subrata and then from the follow-on, the Australian latched onto a defensive lapse as he just managed to tap it in for the opening goal. 3 minutes have been added on for stoppages.
Mohun Bagan managed to get a free-kick just outside the box from the right side, but executed it very poorly.
Same problem persists for Mohun Bagan. They are playing it out well and using the wings sensibly but still not able to get a clear view for goal. United on the other hand are now getting the balls every now and then into the box. It's clearly anybody's game from here on.
The possession is with MBSG but United are not really behind in the game. They have created ample pressure on MBSG. Earlier MB missed a good opportunity after Petratos made a good run into the box to lay it off for a tap-in but United defender Toure cleared it out of harm's way.
What a chance for United SC! A sudden burst of counter made Sujal through from the left and after getting into the box, his shot almost found the back of the net!! Luck on MBSG's side as of now.
Mohun Bagan's Mehtab Singh has been very shaky so far. He needs to pull his socks up quickly as the United forwards Lalremruata and Chizoba are giving a troubling time to him on the pitch.
Mohun Bagan every now and then are making good runs in the opposition penalty box, but they are failing to lay off a good goal-scoring opportunity. But United on the other hand with Chizoba looks very good as he his switching from left to right and from right to left to create pressure.
Chance for United SC and MBSG keeper Zahid was well positioned and made a routine save! Chizoba made a suddent burst of run from the right and almost created an opening for the I-League 2 side. MB cannot take things lightly.
10 minutes into the game and niether of the sides have managed to get a shot on target.
Mohun Bagan fans are making their voices felt in the stands as they continue their protest against the management after the team refused to travel to Iran for the prestigious AFC Challenge League 2, which eventually led to their exit from the tournament.
The opening minutes are expectedly dominated by Mohun Bagan. They are playing the ball forward smoothly but United SC defenders are very much aware of the situation.
The match is underway here at the Kishore Bharati! Mohun Bagan are aware of the equation and they would be itching to book a place in the final.
Dimi Petratos is leading the side today.The scenario is straightforward - they need only a draw to book their place in the final, but the Mariners are eager to seal qualification in commanding fashion with a win and set up a mouth-watering title clash against arch-rivals East Bengal.
United SC XI: Subrata, Ankan, Susovan, Toure, Chizoba, Lalremruata, Bickey, Rafique, Sreenath, Sujal, Joseph.
Mohun Bagan XI: Tom, Dimi, Robson, Suryavanshi, Kiyan, Zahid, Tekcham, Cummings, Asish, Mehtab, Tongsin.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IFA Shield 2025 match between Mohun Bagan and United SC!
Mohun Bagan head into the contest with confidence but also with a few injury headaches. Star forward Manvir Singh remains doubtful after skipping Monday's training session, while Anirudh Thapa will undergo a late fitness test before the game. Both Subhasish Bose and Apuia are away on national duty, further complicating Molina's selection plans.
If Thapa fails to recover in time, Glenn Martins is expected to partner Abhishek Suryavanshi in central midfield. In attack, Jamie Maclaren will lead the line with Jason Cummings operating just behind him. Robson Robin and Kiyan Nassiri will likely take up roles on the flanks, while Vishal Kaith continues in goal. The defence is expected to feature Alberto Rodríguez, Mehtab Singh, Asish Rai, and Abhishek Singh. With Deepak Tangri and Sahal Abdul Samad also on national duty, Molina may have to rely on his bench depth, with Dimitri Petratos and returning U-23 players Suhail Bhat and Dipendu Biswas likely to provide options.
On the other hand, United SC have emerged as one of the surprise packages of this year's tournament. After a strong opening win against Gokulam Kerala, coach Lalkamal Bhowmick's side will be eyeing another upset. United have registered three foreign players for the Shield, two of whom are expected to start. However, they will be without key duo Dipesh Murmu and goalkeeper Suraj Ali, both ruled out of the tie.
While Mohun Bagan boast superior depth and experience, United's spirited display in their previous outing makes them a dangerous opponent. A victory for United would propel them into the final, while a draw or win for Bagan would confirm a much-anticipated Kolkata Derby final against East Bengal.
With both teams having everything to play for, Wednesday's fixture promises to be an intense battle - one that could decide not just the finalists, but also set the tone for another memorable chapter in Kolkata football.