East Bengal beat Indian Army in a Durand Cup quarter-final, securing passage to the semi-finals after withstanding a late scare. Reports describe East Bengal as largely dominant in the first half and scoring an opening goal, eventually holding on for a narrow win.
The match is positioned by outlets as a continuation of East Bengal’s recent momentum. Coverage notes the club enters the quarter-final following a historic Asian win in the AFC Champions League Two, and mentions the side’s starting XI as part of the lead-up to the encounter. While the focus varies across reporting—some emphasize match control and the decisive early goal, others highlight the broader tournament context and the team’s current form—both characterize the result as a close, hard-fought qualification.
With the semi-final berth secured, East Bengal are set to continue their Durand Cup campaign after an eventful quarter-final that features both first-half strength and late defensive pressure.
