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title: "Durand Cup: Mohun Bagan Dominates with Eight-Goal Rout as Manvir Claims Hat-Trick"
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published: 2026-08-04T16:32:51.000Z
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# Durand Cup: Mohun Bagan Dominates with Eight-Goal Rout as Manvir Claims Hat-Trick

Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured the top spot in Group A following an 8-0 victory over South United FC. Meanwhile, Sporting Club Delhi staged a comeback win against Jamshedpur FC in Group C.

## Key takeaways

- Manvir Singh scored a hat-trick as Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated South United FC 8-0.
- Mohun Bagan now leads Group A with six points after two consecutive tournament wins.
- Lalrinliana Hnamte scored twice in five minutes to lead Sporting Club Delhi to a 2-1 win over Jamshedpur FC.
- Substitute Suhail Bhat contributed two late goals in the 89th and 91st minutes of the Bagan victory.

## Bagan Overwhelms South United in Salt Lake Statement

Mohun Bagan Super Giant asserted their authority in the 135th Durand Cup on Tuesday, dismantling South United FC 8-0 at Salt Lake Stadium. This second consecutive victory pushes the Kolkata-based club to six points, placing them ahead of East Bengal and South United, who both sit on three points after two matches.

The offensive onslaught began in the fourth minute when Manvir Singh found the net, marking the first of his three goals. Alberto Rodriguez doubled the lead in the 10th minute, followed by a strike from Rahul Bheke in the 19th. Singh secured his brace shortly after in the 22nd minute. South United, despite coming off a 2-0 win against CISF Protectors, struggled to contain the pressure. Their misfortunes deepened in the 69th minute when defender Noel S. conceded an own goal.

### Late Surge Completes the Scoreline

The closing stages of the match saw no reprieve for the visitors. Suhail Bhat, entering as a substitute, made an immediate impact by scoring twice within a three-minute window, hitting the mark in the 89th minute and during second-half stoppage time. Manvir Singh had previously completed his hat-trick in the 60th minute, ensuring a comprehensive result for the defending champions.

## SC Delhi Secures Comeback Victory in Ranchi

Action in Group C at the Birsa Munda Stadium saw Sporting Club Delhi overturn a deficit to defeat Jamshedpur FC 2-1. Jamshedpur initially took the lead through Sanan Mohammed in the 22nd minute. However, the momentum shifted early in the second half.
- Lalrinliana Hnamte equalized for SC Delhi in the 51st minute.
- Hnamte struck again just five minutes later to secure the lead.
- Jamshedpur FC maintains the top position in Group C on goal difference, despite the loss.

SC Delhi now sits level with Jamshedpur on three points but holds a match in hand, having played only once compared to Jamshedpur's two appearances.

Source: The Hindu — Sport

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Reported from: The Hindu — Sport