NEUFC vs DHFC, Durand Cup Final Highlights: NorthEast annihilate Diamond Harbour 6-1 to retain throne

Diamond Harbour proved to be no match on the day against NorthEast United in the final of the Durand Cup. The defending champions netted 6 past goalkeeper Mishad to win the Durand Cup for the second consecutive time.

Goalscorers:

NorthEast United: Asheer (30), Gogoi (45+1), Thoi (50), Jairo (81), Rodriguez (86), Ajaraie (90+4)

Diamond Harbour: Luka Majcen (68)

Parthib, who scored NorthEast’s second goal, makes way Macarton.

NEUFC 3-0 DHFC after 67 minutes.

A tidy spell of play brought Parthib in a position to shoot. The player fired at the target and doubled NorthEast United’s lead just before the half time. Parthib scored in the 46th minute.

NEUFC 2-0 DHFC

Diamond Harbour were keeping the ball but against the run of play it is NorthEast United, who have proved clinical in front of the goal. The defending champions are on top.

NEUFC 1-0 DHFC after 39 minute

Diamond Harbour FC: Mirshad (GK); Kortazar, Mandi, Ruatkima; Renthlei, Paul, Ajith; Justin (C); Samuel, Girik, Majcen

NorthEast United FC: Gurmeet(GK); Zabaco (C), Asheer, Redeem, Sangte; Mayakkannan, Gaitan, Thoi; Chema Nunez, Parthib, Ajaraie

Group Stage:

• Defeated Armed Forces of Malaysia 3-1
• Defeated Shillong Lajong 2-1
• Draw Rangdajied United 2-2

Quarter-final:

Defeated Bodoland FC 4-0

Semi-final:

Defeated Shillong Lajong 1-0

Group Stage:

• Defeated Mohammedan SC 2-1
• Defeated Border Security Force 8-1
• Lost to Mohun Bagan 1-5

Quarter-final:

Defeated Jamshedpur FC 2-0

Semi-final:

Defeated East Bengal 2-1

Here’s the starting XI of NorthEast United for the Durand Cup final against Diamond Harbour.

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The Durand Cup 2025 is scheduled to culminate today. Defending champions NorthEast United will take on Diamond Harbour today in the summit clash. It has been an unbelievable campaign for both the teams. However, the past have no say in the final and both teams will have to forget what had happened in the competition yet and take this final as new challenge altogether. Since, it is a final a cautious play from both sides would be expected. However, fans would hope for a goal fest at the Salt Lake Stadium.

With all to look forward to, we welcome you to the live coverage of the Durand Cup 2025 final between NorthEast United and Diamond Harbour. Stay at the space for constant updates from the match.