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Mohun Bagan Defeats East Bengal to Claim 22nd IFA Shield Title
The Indian Express2h
THE BRIEF
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Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated arch-rivals East Bengal 1-0 in the IFA Shield 2026 final at Salt Lake Stadium to secure their 22nd title in the competition.
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Samir Zeljkovic scored the match-winning goal late in the first half to cap off sustained pressure and avenge Mohun Bagan's Durand Cup final defeat.
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East Bengal pressed heavily for an equaliser after the break through Lukasz Zwolinski, but goalkeeper Vishal Kaith and a resilient defence preserved the lead.