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Edmund Lalrindika’s Derby Hat-Trick Caps Remarkable Comeback
Edmund Lalrindika is a football player for East Bengal.
He scored three goals in one half during a big final against Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
East Bengal won the match 4-1 and lifted the Durand Cup.
This was especially important because Edmund had suffered a serious injury several years ago.
He also needed spine surgery in 2022.
He kept working hard and returned to high-level football.
Coaches say he is skilled, disciplined and very determined.
Edmund is proud of his performance but says the team’s trophy mattered most.
He believes he still has much more to achieve.
Edmund Lalrindika scored three first-half goals as East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 in the Durand Cup final.
The 27-year-old’s career was threatened by a serious injury and spine surgery in March 2022.
He helped Inter Kashi finish atop the 2024-25 I-League with seven goals and nine assists.
Former coaches Oscar Bruzon and Antonio Lopez Habas praised Lalrindika’s work rate, technical quality and competitive mentality.
Bhaichung Bhutia welcomed Lalrindika into East Bengal’s exclusive derby hat-trick club, while Lalrindika said winning trophies remained the priority.
- Who
- Edmund Lalrindika, East Bengal, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, and former coaches and players who praised him.
- What
- Lalrindika scored a derby hat-trick in East Bengal’s 4-1 Durand Cup final victory and was recognized for his comeback and performances.
- Where
- The final was played at Salt Lake Stadium.
- When
- The hat-trick came on Sunday; his earlier injury occurred on January 19, 2020, and he underwent spine surgery in March 2022.
- Why
- Lalrindika’s performance helped East Bengal win the trophy and marked a major milestone after his prolonged injury recovery.
Key facts
- Final result
- East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1.
- Lalrindika’s achievement
- He scored three goals in the first half.
- Competition
- Durand Cup final
- Age
- 27
- Inter Kashi record
- Seven goals and nine assists in the 2024-25 I-League.
- Major setback
- A spine surgery in March 2022 followed a serious injury that sidelined him for over a year.
- New signing
- East Bengal signed Croatian defender and defensive midfielder Diego Zivulic on a one-year contract.
Quotes
Edmund Lalrindika
East Bengal attacking midfielder and derby hat-trick scorer
“I do feel really proud for what I did in the (Durand) final. But more important was our winning the trophy. This is just the beginning, and we need to win more trophies going forward.”
telegraphindia.com
“What a game by Edmund! Complete class... Scoring three goals in the first half was big for him as well as the club. I welcome him to the exclusive hat-trick club.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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