NorthEast United Vs East Bengal highlights: East Bengal advance to the Durand Cup final

Nandhakumar scores from the spot and East Bengal have advanced to the Durand Cup final

Will it be East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan in the Durand Cup final?

referee orders the penalty to be taken again but the NorthEast player hits the bar

Naorem Mahesh scores

Prabhssukhan Gill dives to his right and saves a penalty.

NorthEast United score its penalty

Crespo scores for East Bengal

Clayton Silva scores his penalty!

Referee blows the final whistle and the match is to be decided via a penalty shootout

Nandhakumar's header bring scores level.

East Bengal have been the better side but have failed to find an equaliser

A goal bound shot of Naorem Mahesh deflects off a NorthEast player and goes into his own net.

Phalguni Singh cuts back from the right and launches a scathing shot whichbeats Prabhsukhan Gill in the goal.

Carles Cuadrat has been shown a yellow card

second half has kicked off. Double change for east Bengal. 

Borja replaces Pardo. Souvik replaces Nishu Kumar.

East Bengal have been quite wayward so far in this match

NorthEast United have an one goal lead at the break and East Bengal seem to have a tough task at their hand

Falguni floats a sublime cross and Miguel heads home as NorthEast United take the lead

Nishu Kumar and Naorem Mahesh Siingh are driving the proceedings for the Red & Golds

East Bengal vs NorthEast United has kicked off

Mandar rao Desai returns to the starting XI

Parthib Gogoiu will play a key role for the Highlanders

Carles Cuadrat: “We are in the semi-finals after playing out an intense quarter-final against Gokulam. NorthEast United have been unbeaten in this tournament so far. They have a good mix of youth and experience, which makes them a very competitive opponent. It’s definitely going to be a tough match, but our players know their roles well. As a unit, we are working in the right direction.”

Juan Pedro Benali: “This semi-final isn't just another match. We're playing in Kolkata against the home team, in front of their fans. And East Bengal are a team with quality players in all positions and on the bench too. We're here to represent our region and fight for our people. Our fans believe in us and we want to make them proud. Together, as one, we'll give it our all and make history.”

A spot in the Durand Cup final will be at stake when East Bengal will take on NorthEast United in Kolkata