NorthEast United vs Indian Army, Durand Cup Highlights: NEUFC beats IAFT 1-0 to move into semifinal

Nervy final minutes for NEUFC. But the home side survives and have booked their place in the semifinal of Durand Cup 2023.

NUEFC happy to play out time and they win a corner, which will aid them in the process. Manvir Singh winning that set piece, which will help his side while away some time.

NEUFC unable to deliver the killer blow. But they have been helped by an Army side, held back by their sub-par finishing. Another long ball into the box from Army. Header attempted, but well off the goal.

Long ball into the NEUFC box and Mirshad comes way off his line to punch it away. He loses his footing, but the ball doesn’t land close to any Army attacker. Lucky break for NEUFC.

Once again Jithin MS drives down the right. But this time he is marked out of the ground by a persistent Army defence. Time running out for the Army side.

NEUFC finding much more space on the counter now. Jithin MS gets the ball on the right flank and he tries to thread a cross into the box. But it is blocked away well by the Army defence.

Manvir Singh has been causing some trouble for Army down the left flank ever since he came on. Meanwhile, Army piling men forward in hopes for an equaliser.

Samir Murmu is put through on goal again. He tries to flick it goal bound. If it was on target, Mirshad could not have had much chance.

Army has upped the intensity as it looks to make its way into the game. Couple of subs for the away side. NEUFC looking to consolidate its position in the game.

A desperate long range shot from Deepak for the Army side. Mirshad was worried for a second in the NEUFC goal. But it is wide.

Second half substitute Nestor floats a sublimed cross-filed ball into the box for Manvir Singh, who heads it into the path of Phalguni, who pokes it in.

NEUFC LEADS!!

Both sides continue to be equally matched. Indian Army dominating possession, but is not able to make the NEUFC keeper work.

Second half begins. It needs to be remembered that there will be no extra time and if it remains level at the end of 90 minutes, the game will move to penalties.

Another chance for Samir Murmu to open the scoring. Inch-perfect cross and Murmu had the goal at his mercy. He somehow manages to not hit the target.

An action packed first half comes to an end with both sides missing some easy chances.

Freekick for NEUFC. High ball into the box and Army keeper Bhabindra comes out to collect it. But it slips out of his hand. Luckily for Army, NEUFC can’t make the mistake count.

This has been an evenly battled quarterfinal. Deepak drives in from the left to the centre. He has a chance to make a pass onto his left, but opts to shoot. Once more Army let down by poor finishing.

Army has regrouped well. Sameer Murmu collects a long ball. He fakes one defender and then shoots with his right. It is not a powerful shot and Mirshad has an easy save to make.

NEUFC with the ball in the opposition box. Crisp passing from the Highlanders as they put the Indian Army side under pressure.

Tondonba with a long throw into the box. Army defence deals with it. They play their way out from the back with confidence. Both sides matching each other well in the midfield.

Ibson Melo wins a freekick for his side. Philippoteaux chips it in for Zabaco, who heads it in. Chhara takes his time, but still blazes it wide.

Indian Army being pushed back by a persistent NEUFC attack. Left winger Chhara being afforded a lot of space down the left, but he has failed to create much so far.

A lot of space for NEUFC left-back Tondonba to make his way forward. He charges down the flank and cuts it back. Army struggles, but they clear their lines. NEUFC growing into the game.

NEUFC finally get its feet into the game. Ibson Melo lays it to Philippoteaux at the edge of the box, who shoots with his right. Clips off the bar. Closest either side has come to scoring in this game.

First shot of the game from Army. But it is a half-hearted attempt from far and Mirshad in NEUFC goal has an easy save to make.

Army comes charging again. Left-back Shafeel rams into the box and hits one fiercely. Flies high and wide, but the intent is there.

No rhythm in attack from either side so far. NEUFC attempts to progress with crosses from deep, but there is no accuracy as Army keeper Bhabindra makes easy catches.

Early foul from NEUFC defender Zabaco and the referee has a word with him. NEUFC making all the early running, but the Army side looks steady against the ISL side.

The home fans are singing in support of NorthEast, who are donning the white kit. Indian Army in the blue shades for the evening.

When and where is the NEUFC vs IAFT Durand Cup 2023 match kicking-off?

NEUFC vs IAFT match will kick off at 6 PM on Thursday at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati

How to watch NEUFC vs IAFT?

The match can be watched live on Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD. The match can also be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website.

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NorthEast United FC will take on the Indian Army Football Team in the first quarterfinal of the 2023 Durand Cup on Thursday at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati.

Both sides are unbeaten in the competition so far, winning two and splitting points in their respective groups. The Highlanders are taking part in this historic competition for the second time.

Drawn in Group D, their season began with a 4-0 win over Shillong Lajong in which Parthib Gogoi scored his first senior hat-trick. Buoyed by that result, Juan Pedro Benali’s side fac