Indian Super League's return leg of the Kolkata derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant will now have a late kickoff time of 8.30pm on March 10, the red-and-gold announced on Tuesday. The 'big match' was originally scheduled for a 7.30pm kickoff but the local police had expressed concern to provide security, citing Trinamool Congress' mega Brigade Rally in the city on the same day. ISL 2023–24: FC Goa Look To Get Campaign Back on Track Against East Bengal.

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There was also speculation that the derby might be postponed or shifted to some other venue outside Bengal.

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