Australian Dimitri Petratos scored from the spot in the dying minutes of the match to hand Mohun Bagan Super Giant a 2-1 win over Hyderabad FC in a Group A match of the Kalinga Super Cup here on Sunday.

Later in the evening, arch-rivals East Bengal also logged full points, defeating Sreenidi Deccan by an identical score of 2-1.

Goals from Hijazi Maher and Javier Siverio were enough to secure three points as Deccan grabbed a consolation goal through William Alves in stoppage time.

Both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan have earned six points each and share an identical goal difference of +2. However, East Bengal hold a slight edge in the standings, as they have scored more goals than Mohun Bagan, a key factor that places them at the top of the group.

This scenario adds an extra layer of intensity to Friday’s derby, as the group winners will secure a spot in the semi-finals.

Hyderabad FC took the lead in the sixth minute through Ramhlunchhunga.

Hyderabad skipper Nim Dorjee Tamang was sent off for dissent in the 84th
minute.

The pressure from Bagan finally paid off as Hyderabad FC substitute Jeremy scored an own goal in the 88th.

Two minutes later Mohun Bagan were awarded a penalty when Boumous was fouled inside the penalty area by Mark Zothanpuia and Petratos calmly put the ball to the bottom left corner to give Mohun Bagan full points.

With inputs from PTI