Bengaluru FC and Mohun Bagan Set for Thrilling Durand Cup Semifinal Clash

Bengaluru FC will clash with defending champions Mohun Bagan in the second semifinal of the Durand Cup after both teams secured wins in their quarterfinal matches. Mohun Bagan won against Punjab FC in a dramatic tie-breaker, while Bengaluru FC defeated Kerala Blasters with a late injury-time goal by Pererya Diaz.

Bengaluru FC is set to face defending champions Mohun Bagan in the second semifinal of the Durand Cup. The two teams clinched victories in contrasting styles during their quarterfinal matches on Friday.

Mohun Bagan narrowly escaped in a penalty shootout against Punjab FC, 6-5, after a 3-3 deadlock in regular time. A standout performance by Vishal Kaith in saving crucial penalties and Greg Stewart's pivotal score kept Mohun Bagan's title defense alive.

Meanwhile, Bengaluru FC secured their spot in the semifinal with a dramatic last-minute injury-time goal from Pererya Diaz to edge out Kerala Blasters 1-0, underscoring a match dominated by strategic play and defensive resilience.

(With inputs from agencies.)