East Bengal's 5-0 victory keeps Durand Cup quarterfinal hopes alive

East Bengal FC defeated South United FC 5‑0 on 7 August 2026 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata. The win lifted the club to six points and a +12 goal difference, placing them at the top of the best‑second‑placed teams ranking and preserving a chance to reach the Durand Cup quarter‑finals. Group A leader Mohun Bagan SG had already secured the top spot, so East Bengal must await the outcomes of the remaining group matches to confirm their progression.

The match also served as a preparation for East Bengal’s upcoming AFC Cup (ACL) preliminary stage clash against Kuwait’s Al‑Arabi SC on 12 August. The game was streamed live on Sony LIV and broadcast on Sony Ten 2.