East Bengal FC outclass South United FC to keep quarters hopes alive

KOLKATA: (Aug 7) East Bengal FC gave a dazzling display to score a comprehensive 5-0 victory over South United FC in their final Group A match of the Durand Cup here on Friday, keeping their quarterfinal hopes alive in the tournament.

Dani Ramírez (6′), Mohamad Basim Rashid (24′), Hardik Bhatt (73′), Bipin Singh (81′) and David Lalhlansanga (90+5′) scored for the Red and Gold Brigade.

The result took East Bengal FC to six points from three Group A games, with a goal difference of plus-11, leaving them comfortably placed in the race to qualify for the quarterfinals as one of the tournament’s best second-placed teams.