In Football, East Bengal defeated Punjab FC 3-1 in an exciting first semifinal of the AIFF Super Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, yesterday. Mohamad Basim Rashid, Kevin Sibille, and Saul Crespo scored a goal each for East Bengal while Daniel Ramirez converted a penalty for the only goal for Punjab. East Bengal reached their second final of the season, following a narrow IFA Shield defeat to Mohun Bagan Super Giant. East Bengal will meet FC Goa in the summit clash. FC Goa booked their place in the final, beating Mumbai City FC 2-1 in the second semi-final.





