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The Hindu
a day ago
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- The Hindu
NorthEast United FC and Shillong Lajong FC post contrasting wins to set up semifinal clash
Defending champion NorthEast United FC proved too good for local side Bodoland FC, posting a 4-0 win in the second quarterfinal of the 134th Durand Cup tournament at the SAI Stadium in Kokrajhar on Saturday to book a semifinal berth. Moroccan striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie proved his worth once again as he found the target twice while Andy Rodríguez and Parthib Gogoi struck once each to complete NorthEast United's impressive scoreline. NorthEast United will meet Shillong Lajong FC at the latter's home in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong in the first semifinal on Tuesday, which will be a virtual repeat of the previous edition's contest. Shillong Lajong FC recovered from a goal deficit to overcome the challenge of Indian Navy football team 2-1 in the first quarterfinal at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Shillong. Goals from Damaitphang Lyngdoh and Everbrightson Sana, who scored a penalty, late in the second half helped Shillong Lajong secure its second consecutive semi-final appearance in the tournament. Vijay Marandi gave Indian Navy the lead in the first half but the sailors failed to preserve the lead in the second half when Shillong Lajong returned with a greater purpose and resolve. The results: Quarterfinal 1 (Shillong): Shillong Lajong FC 2 (Damait Lyngdoh 69, Everbrightson Sana 79-pen) bt Indian Navy FT 1 (Vijay Marandi 38). Quarterfinal 2 (Kokrajhar): NorthEast United FC 4 ( Alaaeddine Ajaraie 29, 61, Andy Rodríguez 53, Parthib Gogoi 90+2) bt Bodoland FC 0.
The Hindu
a day ago
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- The Hindu
Bodoland vs NorthEast United FC LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch Durand Cup quarterfinal?
Bodoland FC will look to create a major upset when it takes on defending champion NorthEast United FC in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Durand Cup in Kokrajhar on Saturday. The regional side already humbled Punjab FC in the group stages and will have home fans on its side for a spot in the final four of the tournament. Meanwhile, NorthEast United does not have regular league football at its disposal at the moment, and the Durand Cup provides the perfect opportunity for the team to maintain optimism in the dressing room. When and where will Bodoland vs NorthEast United be played? The 2025 Durand Cup quarterfinal between Bodoland FC and NorthEast United FC will be played at the Sports Authority of India Stadium in Kokrajhar, Assam. The match will kick off at 7:00 pm IST on August 16, Saturday. How to watch Bodoland vs NorthEast United in Durand Cup 2025? The 2025 Durand Cup quarterfinal, Bodoland vs NorthEast United, will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network. It can also be live-streamed on Sony LIV.
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
Durand Cup Quarters: Shillong Lajong Face Indian Navy, Bodoland Take On NorthEast
Shillong Lajong FC faces Indian Navy FT, while Bodoland FC takes on NorthEast United FC in the Durand Cup quarterfinals. Lajong's home support and Navy's fitness are key. Local favourites Shillong Lajong FC will face the in-form Indian Navy FT, while Bodoland FC aims to continue their dream run against defending champions NorthEast United FC in the Durand Cup quarterfinals on Saturday. Lajong, under head coach Birendra Thapa, advanced to the knockouts as one of the best second-placed teams, showcasing both aggressive and gritty performances, including a significant victory over Rangdajied United and a close defeat to reigning champions NorthEast United. Attackers Everbrightson Sana and Phrangki Buam have been pivotal to Lajong's offensive play, with the team averaging over two goals per game this season. Home support in Shillong remains a crucial asset, with enthusiastic fan chants and drumming motivating Lajong to exceed expectations, especially in the knockout stages. Coach Thapa is clear about the team's approach. 'We play very aggressive and very attacking which is our biggest strength. We have the quality on the ground, and we'll use every bit of it. I always want to win and encourage the players to give their best and enjoy the game," said Thapa. Known for their physicality and fitness, the Navy team will aim to quiet the crowded Shillong stadium and execute their set-piece-heavy strategy. Head coach Ramesh Rai expressed confidence ahead of the match. 'Our preparation is good, the players are in shape, motivated, and heading in the right direction. Tomorrow will be a beautiful game, and we will fight. In football, we can never expect to win, but we can always promise a good game and a good fight," said Rai. Bodoland aims to extend historic run in Kokrajhar First-time quarterfinalists Bodoland FC, buoyed by local support, dominated the group stage with a perfect nine points, including an impressive 4-0 win over ITBP FT in heavy rain. Key players Timothi Narzary, Pedro Astray, and Gwgwmsar Gayary have excelled, including a 1-0 win against ISL side Punjab FC. The energy and excitement in Kokrajhar have created one of Durand Cup's most daunting home atmospheres. Coach Vikash Panthi has instilled a mix of attacking football and defensive discipline; the team's transition play and speedy wingers are expected to challenge NorthEast. 'Tactics will be displayed on the pitch during the match," said Panthi, keeping his strategy under wraps while hinting at a well-prepared game plan for the crucial clash. However, NorthEast United comes as the heavyweight favourites, aiming for consecutive Durand Cup titles after winning Group E, guided by coach Juan Pedro Benali's excellent tactical approach. Benali's tactical sharpness remains evident, with NorthEast United maintaining their attacking style from last season and blending experienced ISL players with emerging talent. The ISL side has a seasoned core, with Moroccan striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie in top form. NorthEast's unbeaten run in the tournament underscores their pedigree and squad depth, but Bodoland's fearless momentum and local advantage could lead to a thrilling match. Click here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : durand cup view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
5 days ago
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- News18
Durand Cup: Bodoland FC blank ITBP FT to seal historic quarterfinal spot
Kokrajhar (Assam) [India], August 13 (ANI): Bodoland FC capped off a dream group stage campaign in the 134th Durand Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over ITBP FT here at the SAI Stadium in front of over 12,000 ecstatic home win saw the home side finish top of Group D with a perfect nine points from three matches, qualifying for the knockout stages for the first time in their history on Wednesday, as per a release from the Durand Cup. Both teams came into the contest unbeaten, but the hosts, unchanged from the side that stunned ISL outfit Punjab FC except for Urjoy Brahma replacing Manabir Basumatary at left-back, immediately took control in drizzling rain. Colombian striker Robinson led the line in Vikash Panthi's 4-2-3-1, while ITBP head coach Surojit Kumar Prodhani made four changes to his 4-3-3 in search of a more attacking opening exchanges saw Bodoland dominate possession, with Junior Onguene, Pedro Astray, and Robinson testing ITBP goalkeeper Ugesh Lama. Against the run of play, ITBP almost snatched the lead in the 14th minute when Srikumar Karjee broke through, only to drag his shot breakthrough arrived in the 25th minute, when Pedro Astray put a peach of a ball from his free kick near the halfway line. Timothi Narzary, who had shot wide a minute earlier, rose to the occasion to head powerfully down at the near post, giving Lama no chance and igniting the minutes later, Bodoland doubled their advantage when Pradipta Biswas fouled Robinson inside the box, and the referee wasted no time in pointing towards the spot. Spaniard Pedro stepped up to convert the spot-kick with a precise left-foot strike into the bottom right home side were relentless with their waves of attack, and in the 40th minute they made it 3-0 with a sweeping team move. Robinson fed Junior, whose defence-splitting diagonal pass released Gwgwmsar Gayary. The winger coolly slotted between Lama's legs to put Bodoland firmly in control at the second half opened with end-to-end action despite heavier rain. ITBP's best chance came just after the hour mark when a loose back pass gifted Leimajan Singh a sight at goal, but Bodoland's defence recovered swiftly. Junior thought he had scored the fourth in the 78th minute, only for the offside flag to deny fourth did arrive in the 82nd minute. From Pedro's corner, Lama's punch fell to Rabha outside the box, whose shot deflected to Abdul Samed Ango. The Ghanaian pounced, firing low into the near post to complete the goalkeeper Diamary was called into serious action only in the 85th minute, tipping away a long-range effort from Lungunhao Sitlhou. The hosts comfortably saw out the closing stages to preserve their perfect defensive record in the tournament so final whistle sparked jubilation in the crowd as Bodoland FC, in their third Durand Cup season, not only topped Group D but did so unbeaten, scoring seven goals and conceding just FC will join the Indian Navy Football Team (Group F), who qualified earlier today, and the other seven teams in the quarterfinal lineup for the 134th edition of Asia's oldest football tournament. Other teams to make it to the quarterfinals are Emami East Bengal (Group A), Mohun Bagan SG (Group B), Jamshedpur FC (Group C) and NorthEast United FC (Group E), while Shillong Lajong FC (Group E) and Diamond Harbour FC (Group B) advance as the two best second-placed sides with six points and goal differences of +7 and +4 respectively. (ANI)
United News of India
5 days ago
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- United News of India
Durand Cup: Bodoland FC blank ITBP FT to seal historic quarterfinal spot
Kokrajhar, Aug 12 (UNI) Bodoland FC today capped off a dream group stage campaign in the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup with a commanding 4–0 victory over ITBP FT, here at the SAI Stadium, in front of over 12,000 ecstatic fans. The win saw the home side finish top of Group D with a perfect nine points from three matches, qualifying for the knockout stages for the first time in their history. Both teams came into the contest unbeaten, but the hosts, unchanged from the side that stunned ISL outfit Punjab FC except for Urjoy Brahma replacing Manabir Basumatary at left-back, immediately took control in drizzling rain. Colombian striker Robinson led the line in Vikash Panthi's 4-2-3-1, while ITBP head coach Surojit Kumar Prodhani made four changes to his 4-3-3 in search of a more attacking edge. The opening exchanges saw Bodoland dominate possession, with Junior Onguene, Pedro Astray, and Robinson testing ITBP goalkeeper Ugesh Lama. Against the run of play, ITBP almost snatched the lead in the 14th minute when Srikumar Karjee broke through, only to drag his shot wide. Bodoland's breakthrough arrived in the 25th minute, when Pedro Astray put a peach of a ball from his free-kick near the halfway line, Timothi Narzary, who had shot wide a minute earlier, rose to the occasion to head powerfully down at the near post, giving Lama no chance and igniting the stands. Twelve minutes later, Bodoland doubled their advantage when Pradipta Biswas fouled Robinson inside the box and the referee wasted no time in pointing towards the spot. Spaniard Pedro stepped up to convert the spot-kick with a precise left-foot strike into the bottom right corner. The home side were relentless with their waves of attack, and in the 40th minute they made it 3–0 with a sweeping team move. Robinson fed Junior, whose defence-splitting diagonal pass released Gwgwmsar Gayary. The winger coolly slotted between Lama's legs to put Bodoland firmly in control at the break. The second half opened with end-to-end action despite heavier rain. ITBP's best chance came just after the hour mark when a loose back pass gifted Leimajan Singh a sight at goal, but Bodoland's defence recovered swiftly. Junior thought he had scored the fourth in the 78th minute only for the offside flag to deny him. The fourth did arrive in the 82nd minute. From Pedro's corner, Lama's punch fell to Rabha outside the box, whose shot deflected to Abdul Samed Ango. The Ghanaian pounced, firing low into the near post to complete the rout. Bodoland goalkeeper Diamary was called into serious action only in the 85th minute, tipping away a long-range effort from Lungunhao Sitlhou. The hosts comfortably saw out the closing stages to preserve their perfect defensive record in the tournament so far. The final whistle sparked jubilation in the crowd as Bodoland FC, in their third Durand Cup season, not only topped Group D but did so unbeaten, scoring seven goals and conceding just one. Bodoland FC will join the Indian Navy Football Team (Group F), who qualified earlier today, and the other seven teams in the quarterfinal's lineup for the 134th edition of Asia's oldest football tournament. Other teams to make it to the quarterfinals are Emami East Bengal (Group A), Mohun Bagan SG (Group B), Jamshedpur FC (Group C) and NorthEast United FC (Group E), while Shillong Lajong FC (Group E) and Diamond Harbour FC (Group B) advance as the two best second-placed sides with six points and goal differences of +7 and +4 respectively. UNI RKM SS
