A ruthless East Bengal FC dismantled Mohammedan SC 7-0 in a one-sided Kolkata derby, showcasing attacking brilliance, tactical dominance, and clinical finishing to break into the top four.

India U23 suffered a 2-3 loss to Tajikistan in a friendly after leading twice. Suhail Bhat and Parthib Gogoi scored, but two injury-time goals cost them the match.