Durand Cup 2023: East Bengal reaches final, defeats NorthEast United in shootout — Highlights
19' Khabra's cross gets blocked
Khabra comes up with a cross from the right flank following a foul throw by Tondonba. But no danger for NorthEast United. The defence clears the ball. East Bengal 0-0 NorthEast United.
14' Brilliant save by Mirshad!
Siverio's low shot from the edge of the box is saved by Mirshad. The NorthEast goalkeeper dives low to his right to get hold of the ball. First save in the match! East Bengal keeps the pressure building on NorthEast United, taking control of the midfield.
10' Yellow card for Saul Crespo
Phalguni Singh tackles Crespo hard in the box and the East Bengal midfielder is angry. He engages in a tussle. The assistant referee steps in to disengage the two players. The referee shows the yellow to Crespo for his livid reaction.
7' Through ball from East Bengal
Long ball from Lalchungnunga. But the East Bengal player Nandha in the attacking third cannot get a grasp of the ball. The ball goes out of play.
3' North East misses a chance
Siverio fauls NorthEast United captain Philippoteaux. Manvir bursts into the East Bengal from the left and finds himself in a good position. He takes the shot; it goes wide. East Bengal 0-0 North East United.
Kick-off
East Bengal is playing in its traditional red and gold kit, while NEUFC wears its white kit. The match gets underway.
All set for kick-off
Players have taken the field for the national anthem and completed formalities. We are all set for kick-off.
Head-to-Head
East Bengal and NorthEast United have met each other six times. All their meetings came in the Indian Super League. The Highlanders dominated the Kolkata giant and won three matches. East Bengal won only once. Two matches ended in a stalemate.
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