East Bengal thrashes CISF Protectors 8-0 in Durand Cup

East Bengal FC secured a dominant 8-0 victory over CISF Protectors in their Durand Cup 2026 Group A match held at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on July 31.

PV Vishnu scored a hat-trick, while teammates Jeakson Singh, Bipin Singh, and Jesin TK also contributed to the scoreline in one of the tournament's largest winning margins.

The win places East Bengal second in the group standings, with the team scheduled to face South United in their final group-stage encounter.