East Bengal advance to the Durand Cup 2026 final after defeating SC Delhi 5-3 in a penalty shootout. The match is goalless in regulation time, leading to penalties, where East Bengal convert enough chances to secure the win.
Both outlets describe the result as a hard-fought contest decided from the spot. The game remains tight through normal time, and neither side scores during the 90 minutes, making the penalty shootout the decisive phase. East Bengal’s composure in the shootout puts them in the final, while SC Delhi are eliminated after their penalty efforts fail to match the visitors’ accuracy.
