Northast United FC will want to defend its title because the Diamond Harbor FC adopts in the 134th Durand Cup final in the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.
The Highlanders defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the 2024 final to lift their Maiden Durand Cup title. Sportstar takes you through a summary of the historic night for Northeast united.
Mohun Bagan set a lead of two goals in the first half with strikes by Jason Cummings and Sahal Abdul Samad.
Noordoost, however, remained his game plan and fought back after the break, scored two goals in three minutes to bring the score at the end of the control time 2-2.
In the 55th minute. Moroccan attacker Alaeddine Ajaraie thought Mohun Bagan’s net with a gratering right -wingwear who caught the goalkeeper of the Mariners Vishal Kaith Napping.
Keep the aggression and the Highlanders found the equalizer three minutes later when replacement Guillermo Fernandez brought a PinPoint accurate cross from Ajaraie home.
Gurmeet Singh made two crucial rescues when Northeast United won his first trophy since the beginning 10 years ago. | Photocredit: Debasish Bhaduri/The Hindu
Gurmeet Singh made two crucial rescues when Northeast United won his first trophy since the beginning 10 years ago. | Photocredit: Debasish Bhaduri/The Hindu
Noordoost could easily have closed the final in regulation time, but Kaith made two brave saves to keep the score to the end.
With the game that went directly to a penalty shootout, Gurmeet Singh came forward as a hero for the Highlanders, making two crucial rescues in the shootout and helping his team to achieve a 4-3 victory.
Published on August 23, 2025
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