# Sahal hat-trick powers Mohun Bagan to 6-0 win, top Group A

2026-08-10T11:50:54+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Mohun Bagan Super Giant thrashed CISF Protectors 6-0 at Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Monday, finishing top of Group A with a perfect record in the Durand Cup 2026. Sahal Abdul Samad scored a first-half hat-trick, with Manvir Singh, Jamie Maclaren, and Tekcham Abhishek Singh adding a goal each. CISF Protectors exited without a point. The Mariners had already secured a quarterfinal spot before the match. Sahal set up Maclaren's goal with a no-look through ball in the second half. Dilimperis made four changes at half-time, fielding an all-Indian lineup for the second half.

## Coverage

- sportstar.thehindu.com <https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/mohun-bagan-vs-cisf-protectors-live-score-durand-cup-2026-mbsg-match-updates-goals-highlights/article71327685.ece>
- sportstar.thehindu.com <https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/mohun-bagan-vs-cisf-protectors-score-results-goalsl-durand-cup-2026-sahal-abdul-samad-hat-trick/article71328490.ece>

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