In a thrilling Super Cup opener, East Bengal were held to a 2-2 draw by Dempo SC. Despite leading through goals from Mahesh Singh and Ferreira, Dempo fought back, with Laximanrao Rane scoring late to level the match

Hyderabad: A profligate East Bengal were left to rue their missed chances as they were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by a resilient Dempo SC in their opening Group A match of the Super Cup 2025-26 at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Mohamed Ali gave Dempo a first-half lead before Naorem Mahesh Singh and Miguel Ferreira turned the game around for East Bengal. But just when victory seemed secure, Laximanrao Rane struck late for Dempo to break the hearts of the Red and Golds.

It was the first meeting between these two historic clubs in more than a decad

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