Mohammed Basim Rashed Scores Decisive Spot‑Kick as East Bengal Secures Final Spot

East Bengal’s journey to the Durand Cup final was sealed when captain Mohammed Basim Rashed stepped up for the last spot‑kick in the shoot‑out. After a tightly contested semi‑final that saw both sides exchange attacks, goalkeeper Prabhasukhan Singh Gill’s saves kept the game level. The shoot‑out saw Anwar Ali, Lalchungnunga and Duvan Felipe hit the net for East Bengal, while Delhi’s attempts fell short. Rashed’s composed finish broke the deadlock, sending the Red and Gold Brigade to the championship match against the winner of the other semi‑final between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and NorthEast United FC.