Archive · 7 Aug 2026
East Bengal FC Outclass South United 5-0 in Durand Cup
East Bengal FC played a football match and won by a big score of 5-0.
The game was part of a tournament called the Durand Cup, played in the city of Kolkata.
Five different East Bengal players each scored one goal.
This big win helped East Bengal keep their chance of reaching the quarterfinals alive.
East Bengal had the ball almost all the time during the first half.
South United defended very bravely but could not score any goals.
Because of the loss, South United's time in the tournament is now over.
The third goal happened when the goalkeeper let the ball slip through his hands.
The fifth goal was scored with almost the last kick of the game.
East Bengal FC defeated South United FC 5-0 in their final Group A fixture of the 135th Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday.
Dani Ramírez, Mohamad Rashid, Hardik Bhatt, Bipin Singh and David Lalhlansanga scored the goals for East Bengal.
The result takes East Bengal FC to six points from three Group A matches with a goal difference of +11, keeping their quarterfinal hopes alive.
East Bengal dominated the first half with 84 per cent possession and 21 shots, six on target, while South United registered no attempts.
South United FC conclude their Durand Cup campaign after a spirited defensive display despite the heavy defeat.
- Who
- East Bengal FC and South United FC
- What
- East Bengal FC recorded a comprehensive 5-0 victory over South United FC in their final Group A match of the 135th Durand Cup.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
- Why
- East Bengal needed the win to keep their hopes of qualifying for the quarterfinals alive as one of the tournament's best second-placed teams.
- Competition
- 135th Durand Cup
- Match
- East Bengal FC 5-0 South United FC (Group A)
- Venue
- Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
- Scorers
- Dani Ramírez, Mohamad Rashid, Hardik Bhatt, Bipin Singh, David Lalhlansanga
- East Bengal record
- 6 points from 3 Group A matches
- Goal difference
- +11
- First-half stats
- 84% possession and 21 shots for East Bengal; no attempts for South United