Shillong, Aug. 19 -- Defending champions NorthEast United FC edged past a spirited Shillong Lajong FC 1-0 in the first semi-final of the Durand Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here in Meghalaya today.
Redeem Tlang's first half goal was enough for defending champions NorthEast United FC to book their place in the finals of the Durand Cup.
Northeast United FC will meet East Bengal or Diamond Harbour FC in the final on August 23 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Shillong Lajong Head Coach Birendra Thapa stuck to his favoured 4-3-3 formation with the frontline of Phrangki Buam, Everbrightson Sana and Sheen Stevenson with Damaitphang Lyngdoh, Gladdy Kharbuli and Figo Syndai who was preferred in place of Treim...