September 20, 2024

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Kiyan Nassiri, son of East Bengal legend, scripts historical hattrick as Mohun Bagan win Kolkata Derby

Kiyan Nassiri introduced himself on the large level on Saturday after a dream debut within the Kolkata Derby the place he got here off the bench and scored a scorching hattrick. He netted his first (which used to be additionally the equalizer for ATKMB) along with his first contact of the sport. However the drama spread out in additional time as Kiyan went directly to internet two extra medical targets which no longer handiest earned him a hat-trick however scripted a memorable 3-1 victory for ATKMB over competitors East Bengal.

With this Nassiri turns into the fourth participant within the historical past of Kolkata Derby to attain a hat-trick and in addition the youngest goal-scorer for ATK Mohun Bagan within the ISL.

.@Kiyannassiri celebrates after grabbing his 𝕙𝕒𝕥-𝕥𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕜 for @atkmohunbaganfc! ⚽⚽⚽#ATKMBSCEB #HeroISL #LetsFootball #KolkataDerby percent.twitter.com/QjPSaum3Mm

— Indian Tremendous League (@IndSuperLeague) January 29, 2022

However what makes it much more distinctive is that he did it in opposition to a facet for whom his father, Jamshid, had scored 72 targets. Iran nationwide Jamshid used to be a fan-favorite amongst East Bengal enthusiasts within the 80s.

Jamshid, who these days is living in Kolkata, hailed from Iran after which got here to India the place he discovered his house at the soccer box. His partnership with Majid Bishkar is fondly remembered thus far.

Jamshed & Kiyan Nassiri change into the primary father-son duo to attain within the #KolkataDerby. percent.twitter.com/jUH4pgrbfT

— Sanjeeb Mukherjea (@sanjeebmukhrjea) January 29, 2022

For younger Kiyan soccer used to be at all times in his blood and he grew up being attentive to tales in regards to the Kolkata Derby.

“I’ve heard about it. I’ve been advised how intense and the way thrilling it used to be to play within the derby and my father at all times regarded ahead to those fits,” Kiyan had mentioned in an interview with indiansuperleague.com.

“I’ve no longer were given an opportunity to pay money for any photos. I’ve heard tales from more than a few other people and my father’s pals in regards to the video games again then so it makes me surprise how video games had been again then,” he added.

Kiyan performed the junior I-League for Mohammedan Carrying on the age of 16 sooner than making it to the senior degree within the Calcutta Soccer League. He used to be then picked into the Mohun Bagan U-19 workforce sooner than being decided on within the senior workforce for the 2019-20 I-League marketing campaign.