Mohun Bagan SG to meet NorthEast United FC in Durand Cup 2026 semifinal in Shillong on 20th August

Mohun Bagan SG travel to Shillong to face defending champions NorthEast United FC in Durand Cup 2026 semifinal 2 at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium, with a 7:00 pm kickoff on 20th August, Thursday. The two sides last met in the Durand Cup in the 2024 final at the VYBK Stadium in Kolkata on 31st August.

Mohun Bagan entered that 2024 final under head coach Jose Molina aiming for an 18th Durand Cup title, while NorthEast United were the challengers. The match in Kolkata finished 2-2 after 90 minutes and was decided by a penalty shootout, which NorthEast United won 4-3. NorthEast United goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh was later named the tournament’s golden glove recipient.

Mohun Bagan dominated the opening period in 2024, taking an early lead when the Highlanders conceded what the report described as a silly penalty; Jason Cummings converted to make it 1-0. Greg Stewart had a clear opportunity soon after but chipped the ball over Gurmeet Singh’s goal in a one-on-one situation. Minutes before the interval Sahal Abdul Samad scored to double Mohun Bagan’s advantage and send the Mariners into halftime 2-0 up.

The second half began with NorthEast United chasing the game and Alaaeddine Ajaraie, described in the original account as a Moroccan star, opened the scoring for the Highlanders in the 55th minute. Three minutes later substitute Guillermo Fernandez struck to level the match at 2-2 and shift momentum back to NorthEast United.

The tied scoreline forced a penalty shootout, which NorthEast United won 4-3. Gurmeet Singh produced a sequence of saves during the shootout that the report singled out as decisive in securing the victory for NorthEast United.

The account notes the stadium had been filled with Mohun Bagan chants through much of the game but erupted for NorthEast United after the final whistle; players and supporters reacted emotionally as NorthEast United lifted their first ever piece of silverware. Gurmeet Singh’s performances across the tournament earned him the golden glove award.

The rematch in Shillong is scheduled for a 7:00 pm kickoff on 20th August, Thursday at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium, with tickets already sold out online.