India, Oct. 8 -- East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan live updates: Samir Zeljkovic's late first-half goal has given Mohun Bagan Super Giant a 1-0 lead at the break in the IFA Shield final at the Salt Lake Stadium on Thursday, October 8. The Mariners gradually grew into the contest after a sloppy opening and were rewarded just before half-time.

East Bengal FC started with greater intent and came close to opening the scoring in the sixth minute. A mistake from Mohun Bagan allowed East Bengal to launch a quick counter, with Edmund Lalrindika finding himself through on goal. However, Vishal Kaith came off his line and made himself big to deny the forward.

East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan Live Updates: Mariners Lead 1-0

Mohun Bagan SG struggled to retain ...