NorthEast United vs Shillong Lajong Live Score, Durand Cup 2025 Semifinal: Defending champions NorthEast United FC will face impressive hosts Shillong Lajong FC in the first semi-final of the Durand Cup, a replay of the 2024 final match.
The winner will meet either East Bengal or Diamond Harbour FC in the final on August 23 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
NEUFC, who defeated the Shillong side 3-0 in last year’s semi-final, also overcame Lajong 2-1 in the group stages of this edition before dismantling Bodoland FC 4-0 in the quarterfinals.
Their strength is an efficient striker line-up consisting of Moroccan Alaaeddine Ajaraie, the tournament’s top scorer, Jithin MS, and Lalrinzuala.
On the other hand, Lajong have also enjoyed a strong run into the semi-finals.
The Red Dragons finished runners-up in Group E behind NEUFC and in the last-eight stage, Birendra Thapa’s young brigade staged a thrilling comeback, edging Indian Navy FT 2-1.
They were helped by goals from Damaitphang Lyngdoh and Everbrightson Sana.
The trio of Phrangki Buam, Sana, and Figo Syndai have scored nine of Lajong’s 12 goals, and the Red Dragons will look for another productive outing from them.
Spaniards Andy Rodriguez and Chema Nunez will look to control NEUFC’s rhythm, but Thapa’s high-press led by Gladdy Kharbuli and Treimiki Lamurong could disrupt the champions.
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