# East Bengal, Shillong Lajong record 5-0 wins in Durand Cup 2026-08-07T19:48:33+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet East Bengal FC thrashed South United FC 5-0 in their final Group A match of the Durand Cup on Friday, keeping their quarter-final hopes alive. The win gives the Kolkata club a chance to advance depending on other group results. Shillong Lajong FC also posted a 5-0 victory, defeating Mumbay FC in a Group E fixture on Saturday in Shillong. Everbrightson Sana scored twice for the hosts, who now top the group with six points from two matches. Mumbay remain bottom without a point. ## Coverage - sports.ndtv.com - telanganatoday.com Tags: Durand Cup, East Bengal, Indian football, South United Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/east-bengal-thrash-south-united-5-0-to-stay-in-durand-cup-race/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/east-bengal-thrash-south-united-5-0-to-stay-in-durand-cup-race/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.