DURAND CUP 2023 FOOTBALL RESULTS SCORES AND POINTS

Introduction

The Durand Cup 2023 football tournament, running from August 3 to September 3, promises excitement as 24 teams compete for the coveted title. As the oldest football competition in India and Asia, the Durand Cup has a rich history dating back to 1888. Organized by India’s Armed Forces, this 132nd edition showcases the country’s football talent.

Tournament Format of Durand Cup 2023 Football

The Durand Cup 2023 is divided into two stages: the group stage and the knockout rounds. Matches take place in West Bengal and two venues in Assam. The 24 teams are grouped into six groups of four teams each. The tournament starts with the group stage followed by the quarter finals semi-finals and the ultimate showdown in the final.

Group Stage and Teams

Here is a breakdown of the teams in each group:

Group A:

Bangladesh Army
East Bengal
Mohun Bagan SG
Punjab FC

Group B:

Indian Navy
Jamshedpur FC
Mohammedan SC
Mumbai City FC

Group C:

Bengaluru FC
Gokulam Kerala FC
Indian Air Force FT
Kerala Blasters

Group D:

Downtown Heroes FC
FC Goa
NorthEast United FC
Shillong Lajong

Group E:

Chennaiyin FC
Delhi FC
Hyderabad FC, Tribhuwan Army

Group F:

Bodoland FC
Indian Army FC
Odisha FC
Rajasthan United FC

Group Stage Battles

Teams within each group face off in a round-robin format. The top teams from each group and the two best second-placed teams from across all groups advance to the quarter-finals.

High-Octane Matches

The group stage matches have already produced nail-biting encounters:

• Mohun Bagan SG dominated Bangladesh Army with a 5-0 win.
• Northeast United FC secured a 4-0 victory over Shillong Lajong.
• Mumbai City FC triumphed over Mohammedan SC with a score of 3-1.
• Chennaiyin FC and Hyderabad FC settled for a 1-1 draw.
• East Bengal and Bangladesh Army engaged in an intense 2-2 tie.
• Odisha FC narrowly lost 0-1 to Indian Army FT.
• FC Goa displayed dominance with a 6-0 win against Shillong Lajong.
  Road to the Quarter Finals

After the thrilling group stage clashes, the quarter-finals witnessed remarkable performances:

NorthEast United FC outshone Indian Army FT with a 1-0 victory.
East Bengal FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Gokulam Kerala FC.
FC Goa defeated Chennaiyin FC with a commanding 4-1 scoreline.
Mohun Bagan emerged victorious against Mumbai City FC with a 3-1 win.
Semi-Finals and Final.

The tournament’s climax features the semi-finals and final:

NorthEast United FC will take on East Bengal in the first semi-final.
FC Goa will face Mohun Bagan in the second semi-final.
The grand finale will showcase the winner of the first semi final against the victor of the second semi final.
Points Table Unveiled

The points table illustrates each group’s standings:

Group A:

East Bengal leads with 7 points.
Mohun Bagan SG follows closely with 6 points.
Bangladesh Army trails with 2 points.
Punjab FC secures 1 point.

Group B:

Mumbai City FC dominates with 9 points.
Mohammedan SC holds 6 points.
Jamshedpur FC earns 3 points.
Indian Navy trails with 0 points.

Group C:

Gokulam Kerala FC tops with 6 points.
Bengaluru FC stands at 5 points.
Kerala Blasters secures 4 points.
Indian Air Force FT trails with 1 point.

Group D:

FC Goa leads with 7 points.
NorthEast United FC matches with 7 points.
Shillong Lajong secures 3 points.
Downtown Heroes FC trails with 0 points.

Group E:

Chennaiyin FC commands with 9 points.
Hyderabad FC holds 4 points.
Delhi FC stands at 2 points.
Tribhuwan Army trails with 1 point.

Group F:

Indian Army FC secures 7 points.
Rajasthan United FC matches with 4 points.
Bodoland FC earns 3 points.
Odisha FC stands at 3 points.

Anticipation Grows

With the knockout rounds and finals ahead, football enthusiasts eagerly await the crowning of the Durand Cup 2023 champion. As each match unfolds the players’ dedication teamwork and skill shine brightly showcasing the essence of the sport.

Conclusion

The Durand Cup 2023 brings together the best football talent in India for a thrilling tournament. From intense group stage battles to captivating knockout rounds the journey to the championship title is filled with excitement. As the semi finals and finals draw near fans hold their breath in anticipation of the spectacular matches that will determine the ultimate winner of this prestigious tournament.