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Mohun Bagan Advance to Durand Cup Final with Penalty Shootout Victory

Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a spot in the Durand Cup final after defeating NorthEast United in a tense penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Vishal Kaith proved decisive with two crucial saves in the shootout.

LSN India · 20 August 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant booked their place in the Durand Cup final following a penalty shootout victory over NorthEast United in their semi-final clash. The match went the distance, with both sides unable to break the deadlock in regular time, forcing the contest into a shootout decider.

Goalkeeper Vishal Kaith emerged as the hero for Mohun Bagan, producing two critical saves during the penalty shootout to guide his team through to the final. His performance proved decisive in what was a closely contested encounter between the two Indian Super League sides.

Mohun Bagan will now face East Bengal in the Durand Cup final, setting up a marquee clash between two of Indian football's most storied rivals. The final represents a significant achievement for the Kolkata club in their bid for silverware this season.