Durand Cup 2023: East Bengal reaches final, defeats NorthEast United in shootout — Highlights

83' A missed chance for East Bengal

East Bengal wastes a massive chance. Siverio cannot get hold of the ball for the Red and Gold brigade. Else, it would have been 2-2. 

77' Goal! East Bengal scores

A cross from the right flank, and Mahesh receives the ball just outside the box following a backpass. He takes a low shot. It deflects off Dinesh Singh and goes into the goal. East Bengal is back in the game. NorthEast United 2-1 East Bengal. 

74' East Bengal takes an attack deep

East Bengal builds an attack on a counterattack after Gill sends the ball back into the game. Herrera and Mahesh strike a combination and build an attack but lose momentum at the attacking third. NorthEast United FC's defence is having a good day at the office. 

71' Corner for East Bengal

Mahesh earns a corner for East Bengal. But Cleiton Silva could not convert as his header went off the target.

66' Brilliant defending by NorthEast United

Dinesh Singh is brilliant in the defence. He blocks a cross sent towards Mahesh. But Dinesh dives in to clear the ball with a header. NorthEast United 2-0 East Benga. Phalguli Singh and Manvir Singh are taken off. Gani Ahmed and Huidrom Thoi Singh are coming in for Northeast United. 

60' Substitution by East Bengal

East Bengal makes two changes.

Gursimrat Singh comes in place of Harmanjot Khabra, as Cleiton Silva replaces Jordan Elsey.

57' Goal! NorthEast United extends lead

Phalguni Singh increases NorthEast United's lead in the semifinal. Phalguni cuts in and scores with a brilliant shot for the Highlanders. Tondongba Singh comes up with the pass. NorthEast United 2-0 East Bengal.

55' Carles Cuadrat booked!

The referee shows a yellow card to East Bengal coach Carles Cuadrat for showing strong dissent to the referee's decision to give a throw-in to NEUFC.

In the meantime, Nandha misses a chance. His shot hit the back post. He cannot attempt another. East Bengal 0-1 NorthEast United. 

50' Yellow card for Dinesh Singh

Yellow Card for Dinesh Singh after a wild challenge on Naorem Mahesh Singh.

Substitution by NEUFC just five minutes into the second half. 

Ibson Di Meelo replaces Nestor Roger.

48' Mirshad denies East Bengal again!

Mahesh takes a low shot from outside the box on the left after playing a one-two with Siverio, but no change in the scoreboard as Mirshad collects the ball.