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NorthEast United Win Maiden IndianOil Durand Cup Title with a Brilliant Comeback Victory

   Mohun Bagan SG – 2 (Cummings 11’ (P), Sahal 45’+5)     NorthEast United FC – 2 (Ajaraie 55’, Guillermo 58’) ​​​​NorthEast win 4-3 on penalties Kolkata, August 31, 2024: NorthEast United FC completed a brilliant comeback victory after being two goals down to overcome defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant on penalties and clinch the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup in… Continue reading NorthEast United Win Maiden IndianOil Durand Cup Title with a Brilliant Comeback Victory

A Blockbuster Finals on the Cards as Mohun Bagan Super Giant Faces NorthEast United for the IndianOil Durand Cup Title

Kolkata, August 30, 2024: Defending Champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face an in form NorthEast United FC in the finals of the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup which will be played tomorrow here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The defending champions were stretched in both their knockout matches by Punjab FC and Bengaluru FC, winning on penalties and will have… Continue reading A Blockbuster Finals on the Cards as Mohun Bagan Super Giant Faces NorthEast United for the IndianOil Durand Cup Title

Durand Cup Organising Committee Announces Ticket Refund for Abandoned Kolkata Derby

Kolkata, August 29, 2024:  The Durand Cup Organising Committee (DCOC) announces the dates, timings and venue of the ticket-refund process for the abandoned Group ‘A’ game which was to be held on 18 August between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Emami East Bengal FC. The organisers request all offline ticket holders to carry their original printed tickets in order to avail the refund. The DCOC thanks… Continue reading Durand Cup Organising Committee Announces Ticket Refund for Abandoned Kolkata Derby

The Durand Cup in Shillong and how the Army led the charge in making it happen

The sight of people, young and old, dancing and waving flags, cheering for their favorite teams, and bands playing music filled the air at JN Stadium in Shillong. The atmosphere was electric, with Mexican waves rolling through the crowd, loud chants of “Ole, Ole,” and fans eagerly awaiting the halftime performances by various artists. The excitement peaked… Continue reading The Durand Cup in Shillong and how the Army led the charge in making it happen

*Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri felicitated by Eastern Command*

The expansive premises of the grand Fort William, the headquartersof the Eastern Command of the Indian Army, recently played host to the legendary Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri during the on-going 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup, being held in the city of Kolkata. It must be remembered in this context that Sunil, the evergreen face of Indian football, is an Army kid and got first spotted as a bright… Continue reading *Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri felicitated by Eastern Command*

Mohun Bagan Super Giant make second successive IndianOil Durand Cup final

Mohun Bagan Super Giant – 2 (Petratos ’68 (Pen) Thapa ‘84)    Bengaluru FC –2 (Sunil ’42 (Pen) Vinith ‘51) Tie-Breaker 4-3 (Mohun Bagan Super Giant) Cummings-1 Mendez- 1 Manvir- 1      Bheke- 1 Liston-1        Pedro Capo- 1 Petratos-1    Narzary-x Stewart-x     Jovanovic-x Kolkata, August 27, 2024: Mohun Bagan Super Giant will defend their title come Saturday (August 31, 2024), after they defeated Bengaluru FC 4-3 on penalties in the second semi-final… Continue reading Mohun Bagan Super Giant make second successive IndianOil Durand Cup final

Mohun Bagan Super Giants to Lock Horns with Bengaluru FC for a Spot in the Finals

Kolkata, August 26, 2024: Defending Champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will lock horns with former champions Bengaluru FC in the second semi-final of the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup which will be played tomorrow here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The match is scheduled to kick-off at 5:30 PM.  All 43 matches of the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup… Continue reading Mohun Bagan Super Giants to Lock Horns with Bengaluru FC for a Spot in the Finals

NorthEast United make historic first Durand final

NorthEast United FC – 3 (Thoi ’13 Ajaraie’33 Parthib 90+3)    Shillong Lajong FC –0 () Shillong, August 26, 2024: This Saturday (August 31, 2024) is set to be the biggest day in the life of Guwahati based Indian Super League club NorthEast United FC (NEUFC), after they quelled the spirited challenge of local favourites Shillong Lajong… Continue reading NorthEast United make historic first Durand final

Shillong Lajong Welcomes NorthEast United in an Epic IndianOil Durand Cup Semi-final

Shillong, August 25, 2024: Shillong Lajong FC will welcome NorthEast United FC to Shillong as both teams will fight out in a ‘NorthEast Derby’ for a place in the finals of the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup semi-final which will be played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The match which was originally scheduled to take place in Kolkata was rescheduled… Continue reading Shillong Lajong Welcomes NorthEast United in an Epic IndianOil Durand Cup Semi-final

“I Hope To Have My Best Season in India With Blasters” – Noah Sadaoui

Kerala Blasters FC announced their arrival in the 133rdIndianOil Durand Cup as they put 8 goals past a young Mumbai City FC in their opening match. Though they played a draw against ISL counterparts Punjab FC but they were back in their demolishing form in their final group game winning it 7-0. One of the key performers in… Continue reading “I Hope To Have My Best Season in India With Blasters” – Noah Sadaoui