Some nights, football stops being a contest and becomes a statement. Mohun Bagan Super Giant delivered exactly that at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, tearing South United FC apart 8-0 in a Group A fixture of the 135th Durand Cup, with Manvir Singh’s clinical hat-trick lighting up the Kolkata night.
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An Avalanche of Goals
The Mariners needed just four minutes to break the deadlock, with Sahal Abdul Samad’s exquisite no-look reverse pass setting up Manvir Singh’s opener. Alberto Rodríguez doubled the lead from a corner soon after, before Rahul Bheke and Manvir’s second goal made it 4-0 inside the opening 22 minutes. Mohun Bagan went into the break with a commanding lead after restricting South United to just a single shot in the entire first half.
Durand Cup 2026: Mohun Bagan vs South United FC – The Scoreline in Full
| Scorer | Minute |
|---|---|
| Manvir Singh | 4′, 22′, 60′ (hat-trick) |
| Alberto Rodríguez | 10′ |
| Rahul Bheke | 19′ |
| Noel S. (own goal) | 69′ |
| Suhail Ahmad Bhat | 90′, 90+1′ |
A Second-Half Showcase
Manvir completed his hat-trick with a diving header off another Anirudh Thapa corner just after the hour mark, before an unfortunate own goal from South United captain Noel S. made it six. Substitute Suhail Ahmad Bhat then added a stoppage-time brace to complete the rout, capping a near-perfect attacking display orchestrated throughout by the influential Sahal.
Standings Update
The result keeps Mohun Bagan top of Group A with six points from two matches, while South United sit third with three points from the same number of games. Full Durand Cup fixtures and standings are available on the official Durand Cup website.
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