East Bengal defeat arch-rivals Mohun Bagan 4-1 to clinch the Durand Cup title, winning their 17th championship and equalling Mohun Bagan’s record. The match features a hat-trick from Edmund Lalrindika as East Bengal produce a dominant derby performance.
Multiple outlets describe East Bengal taking control early and building a sizeable advantage. Times of India reports East Bengal race to a 4-1 lead in the first half and manage the game after the break. Alongside Lalrindika’s three goals, Times of India also credits Bipin Singh with a goal. NDTV focuses on Lalrindika’s hat-trick and East Bengal’s overall rout, describing the win as a decisive clincher of the tournament title. The accounts collectively frame the result as both a trophy moment and a strong turnaround from recent history mentioned by Times of India.
