The semi-final line-up of the 132nd edition of Durand Cup 2023, Asia's oldest football tournament, is on the table. After the quarter-finals, which saw the field narrow down to just four teams, people are excited to see which two teams will qualify for the Final scheduled on September 3rd. The qualified four teams are NorthEast United, East Bengal, FC Goa, and Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The Semi-final fixtures matches will take place at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata on August 29th and August 31st. A clash will see the two teams that didn't secure a spot in the match competing for the third position.
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NorthEast United will face East Bengal in the first Semi-Final while FC Goa will take on Mohun Bagan Super Giant for the second clash. NorthEast defeated Indian Army by 1-0 to qualify for the Semi-Finals while East Bengal scored a late winner to defeat Kerala by 2-1 and qualified against the Highlanders.
On the other side, FC Goa thrashed Chennaiyan FC by 4-1 to qualify for the second semi-final. The fourth quarter-final match was intense as Mumbai City FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant fought at their level best. But in the end, it was MBSG who took away the victory by 3-1 and the qualification for the last spot.
Durand Cup 2023: Semi-Finals Teams Qualified:
NorthEast United, East Bengal, FC Goa, and Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Semi-Finals Schedule:
SEMI-FINAL 1:
Date | Time | Venue | Teams | Winner |
29 Aug (Tue) | 16:00 (IST) | VYBK, Kolkata | NorthEast United | |
East Bengal |
SEMI-FINAL 2:
Date | Time | Venue | Teams | Winner |
31 Aug (Thu) | 16:00 (IST) | VYBK, Kolkata | FC Goa | |
Mohun Bagan Super Giant |