East Bengal produced a performance of grit and ruthless efficiency to book their place in a third AIFF Super Cup final, defeating Punjab FC 3–1 here on Thursday.

It marks their second final of the season, following a narrow IFA Shield defeat to Mohun Bagan SG.

The red-and-gold brigade will meet FC Goa in the final. FC Goa, who played with 10-men for the entire 90-minute duration, beat Mumbai City FC 2-1 in the second semifinal.

The defending champions were pushed to their limits, but two early first-half goals from Brison Fernandes (20′) and David Timor (23′) proved enough to set up a final showdown with East Bengal.

The match began with remarkable drama even before kick-off as FC Goa captain Iker Guarrotxena was sent off for a pre-match incident in the tunnel, Javier Siverio being b

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