Kolkata, Aug. 8 -- East Bengal FC produced a dominant display to register a comprehensive 5-0 victory over South United FC in their final Group A fixture of the 135th Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Friday. Dani Ramirez, Mohamad Rashid, Hardik Bhatt, Bipin Singh and David Lalhlansanga scored for the Red and Gold Brigade.

The result takes East Bengal FC to six points from three Group A matches with a goal difference of +11, leaving the Red and Gold Brigade well placed in the race to qualify for the quarter-finals as one of the tournament's best second-placed teams. South United FC, meanwhile, conclude their Durand Cup campaign after another spirited display despite the heavy defeat.

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