Kolkata, Aug. 10 -- Mohun Bagan Super Giant sealed top spot in Group A and booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Durand Cup with a commanding 6-0 victory over CISF Protectors at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Monday.

According to a press release, Sahal Abdul Samad stole the limelight with a scintillating first-half hat-trick, while Manvir Singh, Jamie Maclaren and Tekcham Abhishek Singh also found the scoresheet as the Mariners completed a perfect group-stage campaign with three wins from three matches.

Already on six points from their opening two matches, Panagiotis Dilimperis' side entered the contest with a quarterfinal spot confirmed, while CISF Protectors were looking to end their campaign on a positive note after ...