Bhupinder and Cledson scored late in the second half to hand Namdhari Sports Academy a deserved 2–0 win over South United FC in their debut Durand Cup campaign. South United finish their group stage with a solitary point.

East Bengal vs South United Durand Cup 2025 opener ended in a one-sided affair as the Red and Golds cruised to a 5-0 victory at Salt Lake Stadium. Goals from Lalchungnunga, Saul Crespo, Bipin Singh, Diamantakos, and Naorem Mahesh sealed a perfect start to East Bengal’s campaign in the Durand Cup 2025.

The Durand Cup 2025 begins on July 23 at Salt Lake Stadium with a marquee clash between East Bengal FC and South United FC. The tournament, featuring 24 teams, spans five cities and marks the return of one of Asia's oldest football competitions.