Having won the Durand Cup twice in recent years, NorthEast United are looking to reach the IFA Shield final for the first time now. The visitors took advantage of some poor communication at the back by East Bengal’s defenders, and Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored in the second minute of the game. With arch-rivals Mohun Bagan already through to the final, record champions East Bengal are aiming to set up a Kolkata derby summit clash for a second year in a row. East Bengal finished second in Group B, winning one and losing one game. On the other hand, NorthEast United also finished second in Group A.
East Bengal vs NorthEast United LIVE Score, IFA Shield : NorthEast United have taken an early lead against East Bengal in the IFA Shield 2026 semi-final, in Kolkata on Monday. NorthEast United are leading East Bengal 1-0 after 5 minutes.
East Bengal vs NorthEast United LIVE: GOAL! NorthEast United lead!
GOOOAAAALLLLL! What a start for NorthEast United! Poor communication between the East Bengal defenders after a long ball ball by NEUFC. Pass across to Alaeddine Ajaraie in the box, who slams it in! East Bengal in their classic red and gold; NorthEast United wearing white jerseys with black shorts. Here we go!
2′ EBFC 0-1 NEUFC We are live! The second semi-final of the IFA Shield 2026 is underway in Kolkata. 1′ EBFC 0-0 NEUFC
We are at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata today for the highly-awaited match. The players are out on the pitch at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Time for the national anthem. A good crowd has gathered at the stadium to watch the home team in action. Live action shortly, stay tuned. Both East Bengal and NorthEast United are without a few key players, who are involved with the Indian national team for their friendlies against Brazil and Uruguay. East Bengal are without the likes of Anwar Ali, Edmund Lalrindika and Prabhsukhan Gill, while NEUFC are doing without star midfielder Macarton Nickson. Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for all the live updates from the game!
Here’s the NorthEast United starting XI that will take on East Bengal in the IFA Shield semi-final: Here’s the East Bengal starting XI that will take on NorthEast United in the IFA Shield semi-final: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the IFA Shield 2026 semi-final between East Bengal and NorthEast United!
