Vishal Kaith Sends Mohun Bagan To Durand Cup Final

Overview

• Mohun Bagan advanced to the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup final after beating NorthEast United 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a goalless semi at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.
• Goalkeeper Vishal Kaith was decisive in the shootout, making two crucial saves that included stops from Robin Yadav and Parthib Gogoi.
• The match produced few clear chances as wet pitch conditions disrupted passing and forced both sides into a long‑ball, defensive pattern throughout 90 minutes.
• NorthEast United, the tournament's defending champions, were held scoreless despite key saves from their goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh and late attacking efforts from players such as Alaaeddine Ajaraie and Sahal Abdul Samad.
• The result sets up a high-profile Kolkata Derby final against East Bengal and underlines Kaith's growing reputation for match‑deciding performances in penalty shootouts during this Durand Cup run.