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East Bengal thrash South United 5-0 to stay in Durand Cup race
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 Kolkata club, needing a big win…
The Story in Brief
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 Kolkata club, needing a big win to improve their goal difference, delivered a commanding performance. The result keeps East Bengal in contention for a knockout spot, though they still depend on other results to progress.
The Indian Opinion
After a shaky start to the Durand Cup, East Bengal finally showed their quality. But one big win against a lower-division side does not erase concerns about consistency. The real test comes in the quarter-finals, where sterner opposition will punish any defensive lapses. Can Torchbearers prove they belong among the tournament favourites?
Source: sports.ndtv.com
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