? Goal
? 68th minute – Moroccan forward Hamid Ahadad marked his East Bengal debut with a decisive header from a corner delivered by fellow debutant Miguel Ferreira.

? Match Highlights
? East Bengal controlled the game, enjoying nearly 70% possession throughout.
? Miguel Ferreira was a constant threat, hitting the post three times in the first half.
? Namdhari goalkeeper Neeraj Kumar delivered a valiant performance, making several saves before being finally beaten.
? Namdhari FC failed to register a single shot on target, reflecting East Bengal’s defensive dominance.

? Group A Implications
?The victory brought East Bengal level with Namdhari on 6 points.
? Thanks to their head-to-head advantage, East Bengal became the first team to qualify for the quarterfinals from Group A.