Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant secure dominant win, advance to Durand Cup quarter-finals

By Rohan Gupta — 10 August 2026 — 3 min read

Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s Dominant Performance

Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a commanding 6-0 victory against CISF Protectors in the 135th Durand Cup, ensuring their progression to the quarter-finals. The match, held in Kolkata on Monday, saw Mohun Bagan finish at the top of Group A with a perfect nine points from their group stage campaign. This win followed their earlier two victories in the tournament, confirming their quarter-final spot even before this fixture.

The team showcased a formidable attacking display, dismantling the CISF defence. Sahal Abdul Samad was a key player, scoring a first-half hat-trick. Other goal scorers for Mohun Bagan included Manvir Singh, Jamie Maclaren, and Tekcham Abhishek Singh, contributing to the comprehensive win.

Key Moments and Goal Scorers

Mohun Bagan’s relentless pressure began early in the match, though the CISF defence, led by captain Mohammad Khalid, initially held firm. The breakthrough came in the 17th minute when Dejan Dražić delivered a pass from his own half to Tekcham Abhishek Singh. After a deflection, the ball reached Liston Colaco, who set up Sahal Abdul Samad for the opening goal.

Just two minutes later, in the 19th minute, Sahal doubled Mohun Bagan’s lead. Manvir Singh initiated the move with a pass to Dražić on the right, who then crossed for Sahal to tap in his second goal. Manvir Singh himself added to the scoreline in the 24th minute, controlling an inviting cross from Tekcham Abhishek Singh before finding the net, making the score 3-0.

Sahal Abdul Samad completed his hat-trick in spectacular fashion in the 37th minute. He picked up possession near the halfway line, advanced past several defenders, and slotted a right-footed finish past the goalkeeper. Mohun Bagan maintained significant possession, holding 75 percent in the first half and going into the interval with a four-goal lead.

Second Half Continuation and Other Group Results

Despite coach Panagiotis Dilimperis making four changes at halftime, Mohun Bagan continued to control the game. Manvir and Liston had further attempts on goal before the team added a fifth. Sahal Abdul Samad provided a through ball to substitute Jamie Maclaren, who scored by slotting the ball through the goalkeeper’s legs in the 68th minute.

Tekcham Abhishek Singh completed the scoring in the 73rd minute, combining with Liston Colaco before finishing into the roof of the net. CISF Protectors had late attempts through Gaurab Das and Gurpal Singh, but Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Syed Zahid Hussain maintained a clean sheet. CISF Protectors were eliminated from the tournament without securing any points.

In another Durand Cup match, SC Delhi also secured their place in the quarter-finals as Group C winners. They achieved an emphatic 7-1 victory over Indian Air Force FT in Ranchi. Juan Sebastián Peña scored twice for SC Delhi, with additional goals from Rodriguinho, Duvan Mina, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Clarence Savio Fernandes, and Richard Ndayishimiye. Samuel K. Vanlalpeka scored the consolation goal for Indian Air Force. SC Delhi finished their group stage with a perfect record of three wins and nine points, while Indian Air Force remained third in their group with three points from two matches and are scheduled to face Jamshedpur FC in their final group fixture on August 13.

Source: m.rediff.com