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East Bengal FC Edge SC Delhi on Penalties to Reach 135th IndianOil Durand Cup Final East Bengal FC Edge SC Delhi on Penalties to Reach 135th IndianOil Durand Cup Final. Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata, August 19, 2026: East Bengal FC booked their place in the final of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup after defeating Sporting Club Delhi on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time in the first semi-final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Wednesday. The match ended 0-0 after 90 minutes, with both teams creating opportunities but failing to find the breakthrough. The tense encounter eventually went to a penalty shootout, where East Bengal held their nerve to secure a 5-4 victory and a place in the final. East Bengal goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill was the standout performer for the Red and Gold Brigade. He had already played a crucial role during regulation time, denying Rodriguinho from the penalty spot and keeping East Bengal in the contest. Gill once again proved de...

Mohun Bagan Super Giant prevail on penalties over Jamshedpur FC for a spot in the semifinals Mohun Bagan Super Giant prevail on penalties over Jamshedpur FC for a spot in the semifinals Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata, August 17, 2026:  Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Jamshedpur FC 9-8 on penalties to book a semi-final berth in the third quarter-final of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup, played here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Monday, August 17, 2026. The match finished 1-1 after normal time, with Sahal Abdul Samad and Devendra Murgaonkar scoring for their respective sides, before Mohun Bagan prevailed in a marathon shootout.  The shootout went the distance, running into sudden death which saw the first 16 kicks being converted. In the fourth kick of sudden death, Lawmsangzuala saw his effort saved by Vishal Kaith, before Tekcham Abhishek Singh stepped up and converted the decisive penalty to send Mohun Bagan Super Giant through. The winners will face the winner of Qua...

Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata, July 25, 2026: Sahal Abdul Samad’s second half strike ensured Mohun Bagan Super Giant secure a hard fought 1-0 victory over their arch rivals East Bengal FC in the opening fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup which was played here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.  All 43 matches of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup will be broadcast LIVE on the Sony Sports Network well and streamed live on SonyLIV Antonio López Habas and Panagiotis Dilimperis both named all-Indian starting line-ups in their first matches in charge of their respective clubs. Defenders Anwar Ali for East Bengal and the experienced Subhasish Bose for Mohun Bagan Super Giant led their respective sides onto the pitch for the opening match of the season in front of a passionate and vocal crowd.   Mohun Bagan started the match on the front foot, making good use of the right flank through the pace of right-back Tekcham Abhishek Singh. Their first chance came in similar fashion ...

    Dr. Indranil Khan, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Department of Youth Services and Sports and Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of West Bengal, led the celebrations as the IndianOil Durand Cup Trophy Tour culminated in Kolkata, with the City of Joy now set to host the opening match, two groups and the Final of the 135th edition.    Reported by Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata, July 22, 2026: The Trophy Tour of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup arrived to Kolkata on Wednesday, completing its journey across all five host states ahead of the kick-off of Asia's oldest football tournament on July 25. Arriving from Ranchi, the tournament's three iconic trophies were showcased during a ceremonial function and press conference at AOI Vijay Durg, marking the culmination of the nationwide Trophy Tour before football action gets underway in the City of Joy. The evended by Dr. Indranil Khan, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Department of You...