Football is more than just a sport – it is the most beautiful game ever played on Earth, a rhythm that beats in the heart of every Shillongite. This passion becomes evident during every match played in the city, with stadiums packed to capacity, and fans even resorting to buying match tickets at inflated (black market) rates due to the high demand and limited seating.
The NorthEast United FC has made history after winning the 133rd Durand Cup 2024 on Saturday after beating Mohun Bagan SG in a thrilling final at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Shillong, Aug 26: Chang 133-gipa Durand Cup 2024 kal•susaaniko Shillong-ni Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium-o Sombar attamni 5 bajioni Shillong Lajong FC aro NorthEast United FC...
All eyes are on the underdog Shillong Lajong FC as they prepare to take on Indian Super League (ISL) side Northeast United FC in the first semifinal of the 133rd Durand Cup 2024 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong at 5:30 PM on Monday.
The Shillong Traffic Police (STP) has announced several traffic restrictions ahead of the Durand Cup 2024 Semifinal football match between Shillong Lajong FC and NorthEast United FC, scheduled for August 26 at the J.N. Stadium in Polo in Shillong at 5:30 PM.
The venue will not favor either the Shillong or NorthEast fans, nor the Kolkata fans for that matter. Therefore, rumors have been spreading like wildfire that the Durand Cup organizers are reconsidering changing the venue from Kolkata to Shillong once again.
Home side Shillong Lajong FC stunned last year’s runners-up Emami East Bengal 2-1 in the second quarterfinals to book their place in the semi-finals of the 133rd Durand Cup, which was played in front of over 14,000 supporters at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday evening.
