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MOHUN BAGAN WINS!
The Mariners keep their cool for the second penalty shootout in a row, setting up a final against their rivals, East Bengal. Vishal Kaith shines as he saves two consecutive penalties, propelling Mohun Bagan to the championship match in pursuit of their record-extending 18th title.
It’s a tough break for NorthEast United, as their hopes of making it to a third consecutive final have come to an end.
Now, we have an exciting matchup ahead as Kolkata gets ready to host its two football giants, wrapping up the competition with the same fixture that kicked it off.
MOHUN BAGAN WINS ON PENALTIES!
PENALTY SHOOTOUT | Mohun Bagan 4 (0) : 3 (0) NorthEast United
NorthEast United: 3
Ninkovic steps up and scored for Highlanders!Ajaraie comes up and scores for Highlanders!Etyan scored for Highlanders!Robin Yadav is up now and misses! Kaith saves! Superman Kaith!!Gogoi is here for the crucial kick. Kaith was the savior again!! Hero of the shootout.
Mohun Bagan: 4
Bheke is up first for Mariners and scores!Bose scored for Mariners!Liston scored for Mariners!Maclaren scored for MB
94′
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Full-time Whistle! The winner will be decided via a penalty shootout.
90+3′ 
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Etyan gets himself booked after pulling on Liston’s shirt while he tries to break away.
90+2′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
It seems we’re all set for another penalty shootout.
90′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Four minutes of added time to play in the match.
89′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Once again, Robin’s on the right with the ball, and he plays it to the far post, where Ajaraie is trying to slide in. Sadly, he misses the touch, and the ball goes out for a goal kick.
87′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
The Highlanders are wrapping up the match on a high note as Robin sends a cross into the box from the right. The ball deflects a few times before reaching Macarton, who really should have done better and at least hit the target.
84′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Gogoi displays some fancy footwork to maneuver around Alberto on the right wing, yet the Mohun Bagan defender manages to get back in time and stops Gogoi from making an impact.
82′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Substitute Ninkovic stands over the free kick and goes for power, and ends up sending the ball well wide of the top right corner.
81′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Tekcham now goes into the book after he pulls Ajaraie to the floor on the left side of the penalty box.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United | SubstitutionMB: Manvir is replaced by Chhangte.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedBose gets shown a yellow card for reckless high boot tackle. Need more composer for captain.
74′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United | Substitution
NEUFC: Rabeeh, Jithin and Pramveer are replaced by Gogoi, Ninkovic and Robin.
73′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Mohun Bagan had chance as Subhasish wins a free kick after drawing a foul from Rabeeh. But Listons shot lacks everything.
71′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United | Substitution
MB: Samir is replaced by Miguel Ferreira.
69′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
The game has turned a bit scrappy with neither side able to keep long spells of possession. Travelling Mohun Bagan fan eager patiently for winning moment. Can mariners bring smiles to millions of supporter around the world?
66′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Ajaraie is hustling as he chases after a long ball that’s been played deep into Mohun Bagan’s side. Tekcham does just enough to fend off the Moroccan, leading to the ball going out of play.
64′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Highlanders suddenly step up their game. Quick counterattack!
62′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Mohun Bagan’s head coach, Panagiotis Dilmperis, is currently caught up in the action as he gets hit by a clearance from Etyan.
60′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Samir makes a slick move to shake off his defender in the center of the pitch. He charges toward the goal and takes a shot, but unfortunately, he misses the target by quite a bit.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedManvir finds Maclaren on the edge of the box, and he sets up a shot for Thapa. Subs are showing their quality.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedThapa has the ability to strengthen the midfield. The team really needed someone to take charge in the center, and the mariners are counting on Thapa to be that guy. Maclaren needs to bring his best game to the field.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United | SubstitutionMB: Sahal and Nassiri are replaced by Thapa and Maclaren
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United | SubstitutionNEUFC:Dinesh is replaced by Asheer Akhtar
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedAjaraie shoots from freekick. However, his attempt ends up going over the crossbar in the end.
52′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Back-to-back shots are attempted by Liston and Sahal, but the NorthEast players manage to put in a block at both times.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedSuper super job Bheke! NorthEast United forward Ajaraie finds himself through on goal, but Bheke comes in with a brilliant sliding challenge to win the ball.
48′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Jithin manages to reaches through ball on the left wing but his cut back pass is read well by the Mohun Bagan defence which clears the ball away from danger.
46′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United | Second half begins!
45+2′ 
Half time! And that is it for now as the referee blows the whistle! Coach Panos needs to think how he can improve the coordination. Mariners may be needing some changes in the middle and attacking third. Kiyan-Sahal-Liston trio needs to step up. Jamie Maclaren may change the fate if he was called from bench.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedIt’s all Mohun Bagan at the moment as crosses keep coming into the final third. But final thrust is missing.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedA break in play now as Subhasish and Mayakkannan are on the ground after clashing heads while contesting for the ball.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedSahal gets shown a yellow card now after he takes down Mayakkannan with a late sliding challenge.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedApuia goes into the book. Reckless challenge, catching Ajaraie in the face with his arm.
36′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Mohun Bagan all Indian attack failed to create any impression.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedJithin stands over the ball at the left corner and puts in a decent cross. Ajaraie rises inside the box, but he is not able to get a proper touch. Moments later, Ajaraie finds himself with the ball on the edge of the box and hits it on the bounce, but watches it flash just wide of the right post.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedThere is a bit of a tussle between Macarton and Tekcham after they contest for the ball in the middle of the pitch. The referee and players from both sides get involved to diffuse the situation.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedNorthEast United is coming forward now as Jithin leaves the ball for Etyan. The forward takes a touch before shooting from a distance.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United | SubstitutionNEUFC: Moyano is replaced by Macarton. An early sub for NorthEast United!
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedListon shoot well but lacks direction. Straight to goalie.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedMohun Bagan gets a free kick in a good shooting position after Apuia is fouled by Etyan.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedSahal and Liston try to make things happen in the final third, and the latter lays the ball off to Apuia, who takes a shot from outside the box. The strike was sweet but too central as Gurmeet makes a comfortable save.
15′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Mariners’ midfields are struggling to control the match. NEU looks better.
13′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Corner from Liston, nice one. Manvir manages to get a touch on it to direct it towards the goal. But once again, Gurmeet is ready and punches the ball away from danger.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedNice cross from Kiyan. Liston didn’t justify the cross. Corner for Mariners.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedSahal is chasing a ball over the top and almost gets there, but he is stopped by a well-timed sliding challenge from Dinesh. Rain heavy pitch making things difficult for the players.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedUnderfoot condition make the tempo hard to maintain. The rain is definitely having an effect on the game as Vishal Kaith’s goal kick skips off the wet pitch before going straight into the hands of his counterpart Gurmeet.
5′ Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast United
Mohun Bagan gets a free kick, and Liston plays Sahal through on the left side. He puts in a cross with his left, but Gurmeet keeps his eyes on the ball and comes off his line to catch the ball in the air.
Mohun Bagan 0-0 NorthEast UnitedA chance for NorthEast United here as Jithin whips in the ball from a corner on the left.
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Kick off! Mohun Bagan kicks off the match, shooting from right to left.
Mohun Bagan starting XI: Kaith (GK), Subhasish, Bheke, Rodriguez, Tekcham, Apuia, Liston, Samir Zeljkovic, Sahal, Manvir, Kiyan
NorthEast United starting XI: Gurmeet (GK), Rabeeh, Pramveer, Dinesh, Plano, Mayakkannan, Moyano, Redeem, Jithin, Etyan, Ajaraie
Mohun Bagan will face NorthEast United FC in the Durand Cup Quarter Final on August 20 at 7.00 PM IST at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. Mohun Bagan won the quarter-final after finishing 1-1 on regulation time before Vishal Kaith saved Jamshedpur’s ninth penalty and Abhi Meitei converted the decisive spot-kick to send the Mariners through. Mohun Bagan will face defending champion NorthEast United FC in the semifinal after the Highlanders defeated Shillong Lajong FC 5-2 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Monday.
MOHUN BAGAN 
NORTHEAST UNITED FC 20 AUGUST, 7:00 PM
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU STADIUM, SHILLONG
Overall Head-to-Head Statistics :- Total Matches Played: 25
- Mohun Bagan Wins: 16
- NorthEast United Wins: 5
- Draws: 4
Recent Form
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| Mohun Bagan | W W W W |
| NorthEast United FC | W W W W |
Details
| Date | Time | League | Season | Match Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | 7:00 pm | Durand Cup | 2026-27 | Semi Final |
Results
| Club | 1st Half | 2nd Half | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohun Bagan | 0 | 0 | 0 (4) |
| NEUFC | 0 | 0 | 0 (3) |