Sumit Passi's own goal in the derby was the sixth instance of an own goal in the history of the derby, though in none of the five cases before did the own goal prove to be decisive as in this case
The first instance of an own goal was in the Cooch Behar Cup in 1944. Mohun Bagan defeated East Bengal 4-2, with East Bengal defender N. Roy scoring an own goal
The second instance was in 1955 in the return leg of the title-deciding match of the Calcutta Football League. Mohun Bagan defeated East Bengal 2-0, the second goal was an own goal by Amal Dutta of East Bengal
The third instance was in the IFA Shield final in 1958. Mohun Bagan had taken the lead through Badru Banerjee, but Kempaiah of Mohun Bagan scored an own goal just before the match ended
The fourth instance was in the Darjeeling Gold Cup in 1981. East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan 3-2, Thomas Matthew of East Bengal scored an own goal
The fifth instance was in the Durand Cup final in 2004. East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan 2-1, Douglas Silva of East Bengal scored an own goal
(Stats taken from Bartaman Patrika with one factual error corrected)
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Sumit Passi's own goal in the derby was the sixth instance of an own goal in the history of the derby, though in none of the five cases before did the own goal prove to be decisive as in this case
- The fifth instance was in the Durand Cup final in 2004. East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan 2-1, Douglas Silva of East Bengal scored an own goal
(Stats taken from Bartaman Patrika with one factual error corrected)A special talent, Nikum!
What a run, and and an assist!!