Durand Cup Quarterfinals Announced
The quarterfinals for the ongoing Durand Cup have been announced. Defending champions Mohun Bagan FC will face Punjab FC. The draw was held virtually with representatives from the eight qualified teams present.
Virtual Draw
After the FC Goa vs. Shillong Lajong FC game concluded, a video call was arranged where representatives of all qualified teams participated. A live draw of lots was conducted, and the teams to play in each venue were finalized. The second quarter-final was shifted from Kolkata to Shillong due to playing conditions.
Durand Cup Details
The Durand Cup kicked off on July 27 and will conclude on August 31 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. A total of 24 teams participated, including one foreign team from Nepal and all 12 teams of India’s top football division, the Indian Super League (ISL).
Qualified Teams
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | Mohun Bagan, East Bengal |
| Group B | Bengaluru FC |
| Group C | Kerala Blasters, Punjab FC |
| Group D | Indian Army FT |
| Group E | Northeast United |
| Group F | Shillong Lajong |
Quarterfinal Fixtures
Quarter-Final 1: Northeast United FC vs. Indian Army FT, August 21, SAI Stadium, Kokrajhar, 4:00 PM
Quarter-Final 2: Shillong Lajong FC vs. East Bengal FC, August 21, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong, 7:00 PM
Quarter-Final 3: Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs. Punjab FC, August 23, JRD Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur, 4:00 PM
Quarter-Final 4: Bengaluru FC vs. Kerala Blasters FC, August 23, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, 7:00 PM
Doubts Revealed
Mohun Bagan FC -: Mohun Bagan FC is a famous football club from Kolkata, India. They have a long history and are one of the oldest football clubs in Asia.
Punjab FC -: Punjab FC is another football club in India. They are based in the state of Punjab and compete in various national tournaments.
Durand Cup -: The Durand Cup is a very old football tournament in India. It started in 1888 and is one of the oldest football competitions in the world.
Quarterfinals -: Quarterfinals are the matches that happen before the semifinals. In these matches, eight teams play, and the winners move on to the semifinals.
Defending champions -: Defending champions are the team that won the tournament last time. Mohun Bagan FC won the Durand Cup last year, so they are the defending champions.
Draw -: A draw in this context means deciding which teams will play against each other. It is usually done randomly to make the matches fair.
Virtually -: Virtually means something done over the internet. The draw for the matches was done online, not in person.
Venues -: Venues are the places where the matches will be played. Different stadiums or fields are used for the games.
Indian Super League -: The Indian Super League (ISL) is a professional football league in India. It has 12 teams from different cities in India.
