SUPER CUP: Red and Gold Surge: East Bengal Crush Chennaiyin 4–0 to Keep Semi-final Dream Alive

East Bengal 4 ( Sibille 35′, Bipin 39′, 45+1′, Ibusuki 90+4′ pen.) — Chennaiyin 0

Ray Sportz Web Desk: East Bengal FC produced a scintillating attacking display to outclass Chennaiyin FC 4–0 in their Group A encounter of the Super Cup 2025–26 at the GMC Stadium on Tuesday evening. Goals from Kevin Sibille, a brace from Bipin Singh, and a late penalty by Hiroshi Ibusuki sealed a statement victory for the Kolkata giants, who now stand within touching distance of the semi-finals.
Chennaiyin started the game on the front foot, pressing high and testing East Bengal’s defence in the opening quarter. Goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill was called into action early, denying Farukh Chaudhary from close range. But once East Bengal settled into rhythm, there was no looking back.
The breakthrough came in the 35th minute when defender Kevin Sibille rose highest to head home a free-kick from Mahesh Singh. Just four minutes later, Bipin Singh doubled the lead with a composed finish from inside the box after a slick passing move. The winger struck again in first-half stoppage time with a curling left-footer that nestled into the top corner, giving East Bengal a commanding 3–0 cushion at the break.
Chennaiyin, desperate for a lifeline, pushed forward after the interval but found East Bengal’s backline resolute and organized. Substitute Rahim Ali came closest for the Marina Machi but his effort struck the crossbar. In added time, Japanese striker Hiroshi Ibusuki converted from the spot after being brought down inside the area, putting the finishing touch on a comprehensive win.
With this emphatic victory, East Bengal leapfrogged to the top of Group A, keeping their semi-final hopes alive. Chennaiyin, on the other hand, bowed out of contention following back-to-back defeats.