NorthEast United FC’s Durand Cup 2023 campaign ended in the semifinal after losing to East Bengal FC on penalties at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Michel Zabaco and Phalguni Singh scored on either side of the break to give the Highlanders a commanding lead but the home side fought back to level the score to take the game to penalties, where they won 5-3. Juan Pedro Benali made four changes to his side with Parthib Gogoi back in the starting XI as well as Mohammed Ali Bemammer getting his first start for the club.(ANI)
