Kolkata, July 29 -- South United FC began their 135th Durand Cup campaign in style with a convincing 2-0 victory over CISF Protectors in their opening Group A encounter at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday.

After a tightly contested first half, South United FC produced a clinical second-half display to secure all three points and make a winning start to their tournament journey, according to a release.

South United FC broke the deadlock through Rishik, who converted the rebound after Rowan James' header from a corner was saved by CISF Protectors goalkeeper Raj Kumar Mahato. Substitute Ashish Chetry then doubled the advantage with a close-range finish following a brilliant cross from Abhiram, helping South United FC sec...