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135th Durand Cup: East Bengal FC Outclass South United FC To Keep QF Hopes Alive
Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC: Dani Ramírez, Mohamad Rashid, Hardik Bhatt, Bipin Singh and David Lalhlansanga scored as 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 in Kolkata on Friday.
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 quarterfinals 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.
With both sides playing their final group match, the Red and Gold Brigade started brightly, with Jesin T.K. Thonikkara dragging an early left-footed effort wide before South United captain Noel S made an important intervention to halt another dangerous attack.
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