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Gill Heroics Send East Bengal to Durand Cup Final
20 Aug
Summary
- East Bengal secured a Durand Cup final spot after a 5-3 penalty shootout win.
- Goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill was instrumental, saving a penalty and crucial shootout kicks.
- The team awaits the winner of the second semi-final for the final showdown.
East Bengal FC secured their spot in the 135th Durand Cup final after a tense semi-final clash against Sporting Club Delhi. The match concluded in a 5-3 penalty shootout victory for East Bengal following a 0-0 draw in regulation time.
Goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill was pivotal to East Bengal's success. He initially saved a penalty awarded to Sporting Club Delhi during the match and then made a crucial save during the penalty shootout, followed by a decisive penalty conversion by Mohamad Basim Rashid that sealed their place in the final.
East Bengal now awaits the outcome of the second semi-final between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and NorthEast United FC. The final is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026. The entire 135th Durand Cup tournament is being broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLIV.
