Emami East Bengal FC registered their second win on the trot in the on-going 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup, getting the better of Downtown Heroes of Kashmir 3-1, in a Group A game here, at the Kishore Bharti Krirangan (KBK). Three goals came in the first half of the encounter as Afreen Parray cancelled out a wonderful Madih Talal free-kick, only for Saul Crespo to restore the home-side’s lead with a penalty conversion few minutes later. Substitute and youngster Jesin TK’s fabulous solo strike in added time was the icing on the Red & Gold cake.

The win moves Emami East Bengal to the top of Group A with a 100% record and six points after two games while Downtown Heroes have completed their group engagements with just one win over the Indian Air Force and two defeats, giving them three points. The win against the Air Force was their first ever in the IndianOil Durand Cup in only their second appearance.