Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs NorthEast United, Durand Cup 2024 final Highlights: NEUFC beat MBSG 4-3 on penalties to win first title

Penalty shootout: Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-4 NorthEast United FC

NorthEast United are Durand Cup champions! Shubhasish Bose takes the penalty for Mohun Bagan, but his shot is saved by Gurmeet, the NorthEast United goalkeeper. And the NEUFC members and their fans in the stadium jump with joy as they win their first piece of silverware. NorthEast United beat 17-time champions Mohun Bagan 4-3 on penalties to win the 2024 Durand Cup!

Penalty shootout: Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-4 NorthEast United FC

Mohun Bagan equalise again with their third goal, and Ajaraie gives NorthEast the advantage with a fourth goal.

Penalty shootout: Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-3 NorthEast United FC

Woah! Mohun Bagan’s Liston Colaco misses a crucial shot. Gurmeet Singh, the NorthEast goalkeeper, makes a diving effort to save this. Parthib Gogoi then gives the visitors a 3-2 lead!

Penalty shootout: Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-1 NorthEast United FC 

GOAAL! Guillermo equalises for the Highlanders. Manvir Singh of Mohun Bagan then takes his team’s second penalty, and scores.

Penalty shootout: Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-0 NorthEast United FC 

The penalty shootout is underway! Jason Cummings takes the first shot and he misses. But, there’s more drama as he re-takes the kick and in the second time of asking, Cummings scores.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-2 NorthEast United FC 

Full time! 94 minutes of enthralling football has been played during the Durand Cup final between Mohun Bagan Super Giant and NorthEast United. NEUFC fought back in the second half on the back of goals from Ajaraie and Guillermo in just a space of three minutes to level the scores 2-2. That score has remained ever since the 58th minute.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-2 NorthEast United FC 

90′: It’s still all square after 90 minutes in what has been an intriguing final. Four minutes have been added in injury time, and if the score remains the same, we will head to a penalty shootout.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-2 NorthEast United FC 

85′: NorthEast United win a free-kick with Albiach taking the kick from 24 metres. His attempt though is saved by Vishal Kaith.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-2 NorthEast United FC 

74′: Guillermo gets a chance to score and give NorthEast United the lead. He brushes off a challenge from Mohun Bagan’s Aldred, but Guillermo’s attempt, which is not strong enough, is saved by Vishal Kaith.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-2 NorthEast United FC 

73′: A surprising substitution from NorthEast United. Jithin MS, probably their best player today, has been subbed off for Parthib Gogoi, who had scored the team’s third goal against Shillong Lagong in the semi-final.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-2 NorthEast United FC 

66′: NorthEast United are playing with full of confidence. Mohun Bagan Super Giant goalkeeper Vishal Kaith is being tested by the opposition. Around 24 minutes to go in regulation time now.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-2 NorthEast United FC 

55′: GOOAL! NorthEast United are right back in this game. Ajaraie gives the visitors a fighting chance as he shoots with his right foot to beat Vishal Kaith. Jithin MS is the one who sets up the chance for the Moroccan, who does the rest.

58′: Another goal! and NorthEast have equalised! Guillermo, who had come in as substitute ahead of the second half, is the one who finds the back of the net this time around.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-0 NorthEast United FC 

46′: Jithin MS of NorthEast United has another attempt that falls to the hands of Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Vishal Kaith. Kaith has een impressive so far today and has come out on top in all duels with Jithin.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-0 NorthEast United FC 

The second half of the 2024 Durand Cup final is underway! It’s NorthEast United who get the second half going. Mohun Bagan make a substitution, replacing with Petratos replacing Sahal Abdul Samad.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-0 NorthEast United FC 

Half-time! Mohun Bagan Super Giant enjoy a two-goal lead against NorthEast United in the Durand Cup final in Kolkata. Goals from Jason Cummings and Sahal Abdul Samad give the hosts the lead. How will NorthEast United respond? Stay tuned to find out as the second half will begin in a few minutes.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 2-0 NorthEast United FC 

45 +5′: GOOAL! Sahal Abdul Samad doubles Mohun Bagan’s lead and NorthEast United clearly have their task cut out in the second half now. Sahal collects the ball from Liston Colaco from a cross, and finds the net with his first touch.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-0 NorthEast United FC 

45′: Five minutes have been added in first half stoppage time, out of which almost two minutes have been played. Will the visitors find an equaliser?

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-0 NorthEast United FC 

41′: Apuia collects the ball and carries it along the left flank, finding Sahal Abdul Samad, who then passes towards Manvir Singh with a cross. Manvir has a shot on target, but is saved by NEUFC goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-0 NorthEast United FC 

35′: Once again, Jithin MS makes a run towards the Mohun Bagan half, but once again, Vishal Kaith is out there to make another clearance. Jithin is aiming to pile pressure on the hosts, but the Bagan goalkeeper has been good today so far.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-0 NorthEast United FC 

30′: A forced change for NorthEast United in this final as Mohammed Ali Bemammer is subbed off after what seems like a hamstring injury. He is reluctant to go off, but moments later, the substitution is done as Nestor Albiach comes on.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-0 NorthEast United FC 

27′: NorthEast United are getting their chances, but are unable to convert them. Jithin MS has another attempt on target, but Vishal Kaith males yet another save and a corner kick follows for NEUFC. Mohun Bagan, however, successfully make a clearance in the NEUFC corner.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-0 NorthEast United FC 

19′: Mohun Bagan’s Greg Stewart has a chance to double his team’s lead. He takes the ball along the left flank and goes for a one-on-one against NEUFC goalkeeper Gurmeet, but his attempts goes over the net.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-0 NorthEast United FC 

15′: Jithin MS is at the forefront of the NorthEast United FC attack. He makes a run into the final third, aiming to find an equaliser. However, his shot is intercepted by Alberto of Mohun Bagan.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1-0 NorthEast United FC 

11′: GOOAL! Jason Cummings converts a penalty to give the lead for Mohun Bagan Super Giant. The Mariners win the penalty after Sahal Abdul Samad is fouled inside the box, and Cummings makes no mistake as he guides the ball into the bottom corner.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 0-0 NorthEast United FC 

5′: Early stages in the contest and NorthEast United are currently enjoying ball possession against Mohun Bagan. Mohun Bagan, however, start pressing more. Liston Colaco has his task cut out as he makes a run towards the final third, but his attempt goes towards the side net.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 0-0 NorthEast United FC 

2′: NEUFC’s Jithin MS gets hold of the ball, gets it through the left flank and attempts a cross in the centre of pitch. Mohun Bagan’s Alberto though makes an important interception.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant 0-0 NorthEast United FC 

And the 2024 Durand Cup final is underway! Greg Stewart of Mohun Bagan gets the first touch. NorthEast United are into the attack early on, but Vishal Kaith, the Mohun Bagan goalkeeper has his task vut out early in the game.

Here’s the starting lineup for NorthEast United FC ahead of the final

Here’s how Mohun Bagan Super Giant will lineup for the final