Guwahati-based NorthEast United Football Club etched their names in Indian football history by clinching their maiden Durand Cup title. In a thrilling final that went to a penalty shootout, they defeated the defending champions, Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG), 4-3. The match took place at the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on August 31, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the scores level after regulation time, the match was decided by a penalty shootout. NorthEast United FC goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh<\/strong> emerged as the hero, making two crucial saves to help his team secure the victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 133rd edition of the Durand Cup was held across four cities: Kolkata, Kokrajhar (Assam), Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), and Shillong (Meghalaya). Jamshedpur hosted matches for the first time in the tournament\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Durand Cup 2024 also saw several individual awards being presented:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Durand Cup, established in 1888 at Shimla by the British Indian Army, is the oldest football tournament in India and Asia. Named after the then-foreign secretary of British India, Mortimer Durand<\/strong>, the tournament has a rich history and has witnessed many iconic moments in Indian football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NorthEast United FC\u2019s victory in the Durand Cup is a testament to their growth as a team and a significant achievement for Indian football.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Guwahati-based NorthEast United Football Club etched their names in Indian football history by clinching their maiden Durand Cup title. In a thrilling final that went to a penalty shootout, they defeated the defending champions, Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG), 4-3. 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Award Winners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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About the Durand Cup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n