With the 2024 Durand Cup group stages done and dusted, the focus shifts to the all-important knockout games. It’s do-or-die for the remaining eight teams in the quarter-finals. Group E winners NorthEast United FC will begin the knockout phase with a last-eight clash against the Indian Army.
Both teams faced off at the same juncture in the last edition of the Durand Cup, where Phalguni Singh’s lone goal helped NorthEast United emerge victorious in Guwahati. The clash is scheduled for August 21 and will be hosted in Kokrajhar’s SAI Stadium.
Predicted Lineup
NorthEast United FC (4-3-3)
Gurmeet (GK); Dinesh, Asheer, Regragui, Tondonba; Bemammer, Phalguni, Nestor; Parthib, Guillermo, Jithin
Indian Army FT (4-3-3)
Malla (GK); Pardeep, Sunil, Puia, Liton; Khongsai, Alan, Shafee; Rahul, Rana, Murmu
Match Prediction
NorthEast United FC are expected to secure a 2-0 victory over Indian Army FT in this quarter-final clash.
Telecast
The live streaming for the game between NorthEast United FC and Indian Army FT will be available on the Sony LIV app, and the broadcast will be available on Sony Ten 2.
