FC Goa and Mohun Bagan SG will square off in the second semi-final of the 2023 Durand Cup on Thursday at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata. The match will kick off at 6:00 PM IST.
FC Goa are unbeaten in the tournament so far, and defeating Army Red in the quarterfinals.
Mohun Bagan SG lost the Kolkata Derby against East Bengal, but they have otherwise been in good form in the tournament. They are led by head coach Juan Ferrando, who has a wealth of experience in Indian football. The Mariners have a number of dangerous players in their ranks, including Jason Cummings, Manvir Singh, and Hugo Boumas
The match is expected to be a close contest between two evenly matched teams. FC Goa will be looking to continue their unbeaten run and book their place in the final, while Mohun Bagan SG will be eager to avenge their defeat in the Kolkata Derby and lift the Durand Cup.