The quarterfinals line-up of the 132nd edition of Durand Cup 2023, Asia's oldest football tournament, were announced in Kolkata on Tuesday. The draw was held virtually by the Local Organizing Committee along with representatives of the eight qualified teams present.
Meanwhile, Mohun Bagan will face Mumbai City FC in the quarter-finals of the Durand Cup 2023. While East Bengal will face Gokulam Kerala in another quarter-final. Both Mohun Bagan and East Bengal will play their matches at home.
On the other hand, Guwahati will host the other two quarterfinal matches. The first of these matches will be played between NorthEast United FC and Indian Army FT on Thursday. While the second match between FC Goa and Chennaiyin FC will happen on Saturday.
A decision to shift the first Durand Cup 2023 quarter-final from Kokrajhar to Guwahati was also taken. This took into consideration the playing conditions accentuated by the inclement weather.
After the Indian Army Football Team versus Rajasthan United FC Group F game in Kokrajhar concluded on Monday evening, it became clear who the eight qualified teams were. After that, a video call was arranged where representatives of all qualified teams came on board. A live draw of lots was then conducted in front of them. At the very end, four teams to play in Kolkata and four teams to play in Guwahati were finalised.
Durand Cup 2023: Teams Qualified
Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Mumbai City, Gokulam Kerala FC, FC Goa, Northeast United FC, Chennaiyin FC, Army Red
Durand Cup 2023: Quarter-final Schedule
- Quarter-final 1 - (August 24, 2023 at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati): NorthEast United FC vs Indian Army, 6:00 PM IST
- Quarter-final 2 - (August 25, 2023 at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata): East Bengal FC vs Gokulam Kerala FC, 6:00 PM IST
- Quarter-final 3 - (August 26, 2023 at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati): FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC, 6:00 PM IST
- Quarter-final 4 - (August 27, 2023 at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata): Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mumbai City FC, 6:00 PM IST