NorthEast United vs Indian Army Live Score, Durand Cup 2023: NEUFC 1-0 IAFT at Full Time

Northeast United FC 1-0 Indian Army: Live coverage ends

NorthEast United become the first club to enter the semis of Durand Cup 2023 as Phalguni Singh's 51st minute sealed the spot for the Highlanders in front of the home fans. Back-to-back semis appearance for NEUFC, who earlier reached the semis of Super Cup back in April.

NEUFC 1-0 IAFT; NorthEast United qualify for semifinal

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Indian Army couldn't find that equaliser despite a late corner! NEUFC knocks out the Indian Army to qualify for the semifinal. An early second-half goal by Phalguni Singh seals the win for NEUFC!

Mirshad blocks the freekick at near post!

90+3' Suresh takes the freekick and goes for the near post! Mirshad was ready as he parried it away from the box! Indian Army are pushing harder for a goal as they show the much-needed urgency in attack!

Late freekick for Indian Army!

90+1' And it's a dangerous one as Zabaco fouls Bikash Thapa right outside the box!

Zabaco makes crucial clearance!

90' A late attack by Indian Army saw Albionjose setup in front of the goal from the left flank but NEUFC center-back Zabaco, who was behind Albion, ensured to stick his leg out and take the ball out for a corner! Five minutes of injury time added!

Manvir Singh wins a corner!

88' Manvir, not to be confused with his namesake at Mohun Bagan, ran free on the break and enters the box but the ball was intercepted out of play for a corner kick! Meanwhile Albionjose join play in place of Christopher in another change for Indian Army!

Northeast United FC vs Indian Army Live: NEUFC 1-0 IAFT

85' Ordinary display by the Indian Army in attack as a nice early cross into the box from the right flank was miserably head off target by Alwin!

Another change by Indian Army

82' Forward Samir Murmu is taken off and replaced by Bidhyasagar. NorthEast United takes of goalscorer Falguni as well for Asheer Akhtar.

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76' Jithin makes a solo run from the right flank for NEUFC with Manvir and Ibson entering the box marked. The winger drags the ball to the touchline and goes for a late cross but hits it out of play for a goalkick instead!

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72' Nestor creates another attack for NEUFC as he plays Jithin free on the right flank. The winger goes for a low cross into the far post for rushing Manvir Singh but the supply was cut by an Indian Army defender. Ibson is not happy as he felt he deserved that pass i the middle instead

Christopher side nets!

69' The Army No. 10 goes for a tight angle to shoot directly at the goal! The effort goes out of play for a goal kick as the ball hits the side net

Indian Army wins freekick near the box!

67' Substitute Bikash Thapa is fouled by fullback Tondonba on Indian Army's right flank! Good chance for Armymen to equalise!

Indian Army heads off target!

64' Samir misses the glorious opportunity as Ronaldo Singh spotted his run and delivered a sweet long ball into the box. The Army forward meets his header weakly and off target. Meanwhile, Mohammad Ali Bemmamer and Jithin join play in place of Philippoteaux and Gani.

Ibson Melo misses big opportunity!

60' The Brazilian striker ran through the goal and nutmegs the goalkeeper, who came at the edge of the box to collect the box! Ibson, however, went down looking for a penalty and the referee didn't fall for it. Could have been the second goal if he remained on his feet. Meanwhile Ronaldo Singh and Bikash Thapa join the play as Indian Army substitutes!

GOALLLL! No, offside

54' Ibson Melo taps it in from close range on the rebound as Philoppoteaux fires from outside the box to the keeper! Nestor the creator again as he nicely spotted the Frenchman outside the box and played him free!

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50' Nestor Roger turns the architect of the goal as he burst from the middle to play young Manvir Singh free on the left of the box! He goes for a shot but is blocked. The loose ball fell to Phalguni, who guided into the net from close range!

GOOOOALLLLLL!

Phalguni Singh gives NEUFC 1-0 lead! Details to follow!

2nd half begins!

46' The second half begins at slow pace with NEUFC winning an early throw in.

Second half to begin!

Two changes by NEUFC at the break. Manvir Singh and Nestor Roger join play on the wings in place of Redeem Tlang and Rocharzella!

Video of Romain Philippoteaux hitting the post

That was certainly the chance of the half as the Frenchman was nicely laid off inside the box by Ibson Melo! The curling just kissed the bar and went out of play!

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A dull first half so far with the game lacking pace. NorthEast United still used the quality of their two foreigners in attack to create chances while Philippoteaux hits the bar as well but the overall quality of the match wasn't pleasing.

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Northeast United FC vs Indian Army Live: NEUFC 0-0 IAFT at HT

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The first half ends with one last attack by NEUFC but lacked a quality delivery into the box! The first 45 minutes saw no goals!

Three minutes added time!

45+1' Army's Christopher delivers a threatening early cross into the box as NEUFC were caught on the break. Samir reached the cross at the place at the right time but couldn't connect with the ball on the volley as the ball goes off target!

NorthEast United come close!

A rare attack in the last five minutes as Phalguni Singh sends in a nice indirect freekick into the box. Indian Army goalkeeper miserably fails to collect it as the loose ball falls to Gani, who wasn't allowed a clear shot on goal!

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41' Another lean phase in the game as none of the sides are able to create any chances while losing possession in the midfield is a regular sight

Indian Army shoots on target!

35' Samir catches NorthEast United on the break and gets inside the box! Gets better of a marker as well to create space to shoot and tries to dink it over the goalkeeper! But NEUFC shot-stopper just got the touch of the ball to take the ball out of play!

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33' Play halted after hamstring concern for Indian Army goalkeeper, who is down on the ground and undergoing treatment on the field!

Indian Army sitting deep in defense

31' NOrthEast United continued to show urgency in the attack but IAFT are well organised at the back to allow NOrthEast no breathing space inside the box in the last few minutes!