The much-anticipated derby of the Calcutta Football League premier division was a “no-starter” after Mohun Bagan Super Giant didn’t flip up for the conflict in opposition to arch-rivals East Bengal. “Today’s scheduled CFL derby at the Naihati Bankimanjali Stadium couldn’t take place due to Mohun Bagan SG’s non-participation,” learn the official replace.

Playing back-to-back matches in AFC Cup and ISL, the Mariners had appealed to the native governing physique, Indian Football Association to postpone the match to December 28.

But the IFA didn’t settle for Mohun Bagan’s request and went forward with the scheduled fixture.

The match was slated at 2pm and match referee Tanmoy Dhar waited for the stipulated interval of 1 hour earlier than declaring Mohun Bagan “absent”.

East Bengal will, thus, get full three factors and set to develop into the runners-up.

Mohammedan Sporting have already sealed the title.

Mohun Bagan fielded a second string facet this season and gained seven, drew three to log 24 factors from 13 outings.

The red-and-gold brigade have 36 factors from 15 matches.