NorthEast United FC Clinch First-Ever Durand Cup Title

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NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) won their first-ever Durand Cup title by defeating Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the final.

An Overview of the News

• NEUFC triumphed with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory after the match ended in a stalemate.

• The 133rd Durand Cup final took place at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Prize Money:

• Winners (NEUFC): Awarded Rs 60 lakhs.

• Runners-up (MBSG): Awarded Rs 30 lakhs.

Individual Awards:

• Golden Boot Award (Top Scorer):

  • Noah Sadaoui (Kerala Blasters FC) won the award with 6 goals.

  • He received a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.

• Golden Glove Award (Best Goalkeeper):

  • Gurmeet Singh (NEUFC) won the award for his performance, including 3 clean sheets in 4 matches and 2 key penalty saves in the final.

  • He received a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.

• Golden Ball Award (Best Player):

  • Jithin MS (NEUFC) was awarded the Golden Ball for his contribution of 4 goals and 3 assists.

  • He received a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.

Durand Cup:

• An annual domestic football competition in India.

• Founded: 1888 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

• Hosted by:Durand Football Tournament Society (DFTS) and All India Football Federation (AIFF).

• Significance:Oldest existing club football tournament in Asia; 5th oldest national football competition globally.

• Current Champions: NorthEast United (1st title).

• Most Successful Team: Mohun Bagan (17 titles).

• Sponsorship: IndianOil Durand Cup, Powered by Coal India Limited.