Bambolim (Goa), Oct. 28 -- East Bengal FC ignited their semi-final hopes with a commanding 4-0 win over Chennaiyin FC in Group A of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 at the GMC Stadium here today.
The result also confirmed Chennaiyin's elimination from the tournament after back-to-back defeats.
Thounaojam Bipin Singh (39', 45 1') was the star of the show with a brilliant brace. Kevin Sibille, though, opened the scoring in the 35th minute, while Hiroshi Ibusuki netted his debutgoal from the spot in stoppage time.
The match began with Chennaiyin FC showing early intensity and pressing high up the pitch. Farukh Choudhary almost gave them the lead when he danced past three defenders and forceda sharp save from Prabhsukhan Singh Gill at the near pos...