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    135th Durand Cup: Defending champs NorthEast United meet Mohun Bagan in high-stakes semifinal
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    135th Durand Cup: Defending Champs NorthEast United Meet Mohun Bagan In High-stakes Semifinal

    By IANS News August 19, 2026 • 20:10 PM View: 371
    Mohun Bagan Super Giant: Defending champions NorthEast United FC will look to qualify for their third straight final when they take on 17-time winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the second semifinal of the 135th Durand Cup, which will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Thursday.

    NEUFC have been relentless in their title defense. The Highlanders stormed into their fourth consecutive Durand Cup semifinal following a breathtaking quarterfinal victory over home favourites Shillong Lajong FC. Overcoming a 2-1 half-time deficit, they turned the tide with a spectacular four-goal blitz in the second half to seal a 5-2 triumph.

    Meanwhile, Mohun Bagan, the most successful club in the tournament's history with 17 titles, have built their campaign on defensive solidity and clinical execution. After a flawless group stage without conceding a single goal, the Mariners held their nerve in a gripping quarterfinal. Following a 1-1 regulation-time draw against Jamshedpur FC, they survived a marathon sudden-death penalty shootout (9-8), courtesy of goalkeeper Vishal Kaith's heroics.

    TAGS NorthEast United Mohun Bagan Durand Cup Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium NorthEast United FC Mohun Bagan Super Giant Shillong Lajong FC
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