Published on Aug 16:
GUWAHATI: A first half header from P.V Vishnu saw East Bengal FC edge past a spirited Indian Army FT side and book their place in the semifinals of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup played here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Sunday.
East Bengal found the breakthrough in the 38th minute. Christopher Ikonomidis delivered an inviting cross into the box and Vishnu made amends for his earlier miss, rising highest to meet the delivery with a perfectly timed header into the right corner. Thakuri got his fingertips to the effort but could not keep it out as East Bengal took a deserved 1-0 lead.
Monday's Matches:
Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Jamshedpur FC (Quarter-Final), 4:00 PM, Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata.
Shillong Lajong FC vs NorthEast United FC (Quarter-Final), 7:00 PM, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong.
PHOTO CAPTION; Action from the match.