# Durand Cup: Army, Mohun Bagan record big wins

2026-08-06T15:45:07+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Indian Army beat Baghpat FC 4-0 on Wednesday to move top of Group B in the 135th Durand Cup. Samir Murmu, Saikhom Borish Singh, Shubham Rana and Christopher Kamei scored in the first half. Army now have six points from two matches, ahead of Samaleswari FC on goal difference. Baghpat have lost all three games and are out. Mohun Bagan Super Giant also stayed top of Group A after an 8-0 win over South United FC, with Manvir Singh scoring a hat-trick. Sporting Club Delhi came from behind to beat Jamshedpur FC 2-1 in Group C. Indian Navy beat NEROCA FC 2-0 in Group D for their first win.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/durand-cup-indian-army-eases-pastbaghpat-on-top-of-group-b/article71310695.ece>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/durand-cup-manvir-performs-hat-trick-as-bagan-drubs-south-united-8-0/article71306687.ece>

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