East Bengal 8-0 win over CISF Protectors in Durand Cup

East Bengal FC delivered a historic performance on Friday, July 31, 2026, demolishing CISF Protectors 8-0 in a Group A match of the 135th Durand Cup at Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. The emphatic victory, which equaled the tournament's record for largest winning margin, secured the club's first three points of the campaign and served as a powerful response to its opening-round loss.

The home side, known as the Red and Gold Brigade, dominated from the outset, establishing a commanding 3-0 lead by halftime. Winger P.V. Vishnu opened the scoring in the 38th minute with an audacious backheel finish. Four minutes later, the advantage doubled when a low cross from Vishnu deflected off CISF captain Mohammad Khalid and goalkeeper Raj Kumar Mahato for an own goal. Jeakson Singh added a third in first-half stoppage time, tapping into an empty net after a composed assist from Daniel Ramírez.

East Bengal maintained its relentless pressure after the break, adding five more goals. Vishnu scored his second just two minutes into the second half with a spectacular overhead kick. Substitute Bipin Singh made it 5-0 in the 64th minute, finishing off a swift counterattack. Jesin T.K. then...