Durand Cup: Manvir performs hat-trick as Bagan drubs South United 8-0
Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a dominant 8-0 victory over South United FC in the Durand Cup, led by a hat-trick from Manvir Singh. In another match, Sporting Club Delhi defeated Jamshedpur FC 2-1.
Why it matters
The Durand Cup is a prestigious historic football tournament in India, and these results significantly impact the group standings.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant strengthened its hold on the top of Group A with an 8-0 thrashing of South United FC for its second straight win in the 135th Durand Cup at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Tuesday.
Manvir Singh starred with a hat-trick while substitute Suhail Bhat struck twice in three minutes. Alberto Rodriguez, Rahul Bheke and an own goal by South United defender Noel S. completed the rout. South United, which had opened with a 2-0 win over CISF Protectors, was simply outclassed by Bagan.
The Kolkata outfit scored as early as the fourth minute and kept adding to the tally until second-half stoppage time to complete its dominance.
The win took Bagan to six points from two matches, while East Bengal and South United remained on three apiece from two games.
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