{
  "id": 2781256,
  "title": "East Bengal Vs Mohun Bagan Live, Durand Cup 2026 Final Match LIVE Updates: EB 3-0 MBSG in 1st half",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/east-bengal-vs-mohun-bagan-live-durand-cup-2026-final-match-live",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T11:31:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/kolkata-derby-east-bengal-vs-mohun-bagan-durand-cup-2026-final-today-match-live-updates-at-salt-lake-stadium-10846140/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the first half of the Durand Cup 2026 final, East Bengal has firmly established a 3-0 lead against Mohun Bagan. The match, which took place at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, began at 17:00 IST. East Bengal scored their first goal in the 10th minute through Bipin Singh, followed by another goal shortly after from Edmund. Edmund then added a third goal in the 22nd minute through a well-executed dribble in the box. This victory comes four weeks after Mohun Bagan won the opening match of the tournament. The 135th edition of the Durand Cup began on July 25, with the Mariners and East Bengal tying 1-1 in their group stage match, with Sahal Abdul Samad scoring the only goal for East Bengal.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "East Bengal leads 3-0 against Mohun Bagan in Durand Cup final",
    "Bipin Singh, Edmund score for EB in first half",
    "Match begins at 17:00 IST at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}