Overview
- NorthEast United beat Shillong Lajong 1-0 in Shillong, with Redeem Tlang scoring from long range in the 36th minute to seal a place in the final.
- The second semi-final kicks off at 7:00 PM IST on August 20 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, where East Bengal meet debutants Diamond Harbour.
- The match will be televised on the Sony Sports network and live-streamed on SonyLIV, with tickets available via BookMyShow and designated club box offices.
- East Bengal reached the last four after a 2-1 derby win over Mohun Bagan powered by a Dimitrios Diamantakos brace, following an unbeaten group stage.
- Diamond Harbour’s surprise run includes a 2-0 quarterfinal upset of Jamshedpur driven by defender Sairuat Kima’s first-half double, with the winner to face NEUFC on August 23.