East Bengal 2-0 South United LIVE Score, Durand Cup 2025: Lalchungnunga Gives Torchbearers Early Lead

Saul Crespo makes no mistake from the spot, and the penalty is as cool as you like it. A stuttering run up, and the Spaniard finds the bottom left corner, away from Nishanth's desperate reach.

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A brilliant ball from the left flank reaches the South United box, and Salah puts in a late tackle. The referee immediately points to the spot.

Another headed opportunity for Crespo, who has another of his divind header flow over the top bar. East Bengal are very easteful in front of goal at the moment.

Rakip and Edmund have been lively down the right flank, with the latter showing off his silky footwork at any chance he is getting.

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After half-an-hour of intense attacking football, mostly from one side, both players get some much-needed hydration in a hot and humid day at Salt Lake.

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South United are clearly struggling in their maiden Durand Cup appearance. Their defensive strategy is just get the ball away as far as possible by any means possible, and every time they are getting possesion down the wings, their passes have been inaccurate. Nishanth is the only player who has been a bright spark for the visitors.

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East Bengal are continuing to pile pressure on Nishanth's goal, looking for the second goal. A couple of efforts from them in the last three minutes have flown over the bar.

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A good free kick floated in from the right by Naorem is met by Saul Crespo in the box, but his glancing header is wide of the near post.

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East Bengal have smelled blood, with Edmund having a shot from outside the box from the right penalty edge, but it's palmed away easily by Nishanth.

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A fantastic goal from Lalchungnunga, who gives East Bengal an advantage with a screamer from outside the box that went inside after hitting the top bar.

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Horrible in front of goal for East Bengal, with Edmund's goal-bound shot hitting the body of David. A terrific goalline save from the East Bengal forward, but only for the wrong side.

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East Bengal are totally winning the midfield battle at the moment, with Mohamad Basim and Naorem Mahesh flawless in the middle of the park for the Red and Gold. South United are struggling to string together passes when they have the ball.

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A brilliant ball from the left from PV Vishnu reaches Edmund in the box, but the forwar scuffs his shot and it flies over the bar.

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A terrific start from East Bengal, with a shot at goal that needed a full stretch save from South United's Nishanth. Good attacking impetus from the Calcutta giants.

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The referee blows his whistle, and the Durand Cup is underway at Salt Lake Stadium!

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Both players are on the pitch, and are greeted by the Chief Minister. Kick off to follow soon.

The trophies have been taken out to the pitchside, and the emblems of Durand Cup, the Indian Armed Forces, and AIFF are being carried to the centre of the pitch.

Expect the players to come out soon, with kick off in less than 10 minutes.

With warm up out of the way, the opening ceremony of Durand Cup 2025 is going on, featuring traditional folk dance of West Bengal, Maharasthra, Punjab, and others, as well as Krav Maga demostrations. Mamata Banerjee is among the dignitaries in attendance.

East Bengal: Anwar Ali, Lalchungnunga, Edmund Lalrindika, Mohamad Rakip, David Lalhlansanga, Naorem Mahesh, Martand Raina, Saul Crespo, Debjit Majumder, Mohamad Rashid, PV Vishnu

South United: Nishanth N, Abdul Sheergojri, Huzafah Ahmad Dar, Farhan Fayaz, Makakmayum Daniyal, Talib Nazir, Rowan James, Noel S, Aniket Panchal, Mustafa Shaikh, Miling Neogi

You can watch the opening match of the Durand Cup 2025 between East Bengal and South United on SonyLIV website and app. Read more live streaming details.

Both sets of players are warming up at the Salt Lake Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will also be present.

Hello and welcome to the start of our live coverage between East Bengal and South United FC in the Durand Cup. The opening match of Asia’s oldest tournament starts at 5:30 PM IST, so stay tuned for pre-match info, including lineup details, as they are released.