[PAR] [TLE] East Bengal 4–1 Mohun Bagan [SEP] The second semi-final of the 1997 Indian Federation Cup was played between arch-rivals East Bengal and Mohun Bagan at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata on 13 July 1997.  Called the Kolkata Derby, the match was won by East Bengal 4–1 courtesy of a hat-trick, first ever in the derby's history, from Bhaichung Bhutia.  Nazim-ul-Haque opened the scoring early on for East Bengal before Bhutia's goal took the lead to 2–0.  Chima Okorie managed to pull one back for Mohun Bagan in the second half, but Bhutia's twin strikes in four minutes sealed the game for East Bengal. [PAR] [TLE] Bhaichung Bhutia [SEP] Bhaichung Bhutia (born 15 December 1976) is a retired Indian footballer of Sikkimese-Bhutia descent who played as a striker.  Bhutia is considered to be the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena.  He is often nicknamed the "Sikkimese Sniper" because of his shooting skills in football.  Three-time Indian Player of the Year I. M. Vijayan described Bhutia as "God's gift to Indian football".  Bhaichung Bhutia has an older brother named Chewang Bhutia.  Chewang and Bhaichung both went to boarding school.  Bhutia was married in 2004 to a hotel professional and divorced in 2015.
[PAR] [TLE] East Bengal 4–1 Mohun Bagan [ SEP ] The second semi - final of the 1997 Indian Federation Cup was played between arch - rivals East Bengal and Mohun Bagan at Salt Lake Stadium , Kolkata on 13 July 1997 . Called the Kolkata Derby , the match was won by East Bengal 4–1 courtesy of a hat - trick , first ever in the derby 's history , from Bhaichung Bhutia . Nazim - ul - Haque opened the scoring early on for East Bengal before Bhutia 's goal took the lead to 2–0 . Chima Okorie managed to pull one back for Mohun Bagan in the second half , but Bhutia 's twin strikes in four minutes sealed the game for East Bengal . [PAR] [TLE] Bhaichung Bhutia [ SEP ] Bhaichung Bhutia ( born 15 December 1976 ) is a retired Indian footballer of Sikkimese - Bhutia descent who played as a striker . Bhutia is considered to be the torchbearer of Indian football in the international arena . He is often nicknamed the " Sikkimese Sniper " because of his shooting skills in football . Three - time Indian Player of the Year I. M. Vijayan described Bhutia as " God 's gift to Indian football " . Bhaichung Bhutia has an older brother named Chewang Bhutia . Chewang and Bhaichung both went to boarding school . Bhutia was married in 2004 to a hotel professional and divorced in 2015 .
Which player, known as the Sikkimese Sniper, played for East Bengal?
Which player , known as the Sikkimese Sniper , played for East Bengal ?
Bhaichung Bhutia
Bhaichung Bhutia