That's a wrap for our coverage of the Durand Cup 2026 semi-final between East Bengal and SC Delhi. East Bengal are through to the final, who will join them?

Join us tomorrow on NDTV Sports, as we bring you the live coverage of the second semi between Mohun Bagan and NorthEast United. For now, it's goodbye.

East Bengal will face either arch-rivals Mohun Bagan or reigning champions NorthEast United in the final on Sunday. Mohun Bagan and NEUFC face off in the second semi-final tomorrow!

The top-scorers of the tournament had a couple of big chances to take the lead today, but star forward Rodriguinho missed them, including a penalty in the first half. What could've been had those chances been converted. The ISL newcomers' first Durand Cup run ends at the semi-final stage, and they can be proud!

East Bengal book their spot in the Durand Cup 2026 final. Their hopes of winning a record-equalling 17th Durand title is still alive. They've endured quite a few scares in this tournament, but still made it to the final. Today, they have goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill to thank, for saving two penalties! 

VICTORY FOR EAST BENGAL! A thumping penalty from captain Mohammed Bassim Rashid to seal the shootout win for East Bengal. The red and gold brigade are back in the Durand Cup final!

FT | EBFC 0-0 SCD (East Bengal win 5-3 on penalties)

It's still going! Both teams convert their fourth penalties as well. East Bengal's Ikonomidis and SC Delhi's Aimen send the goalkeeper the wrong way. 

East Bengal win if they score the next one!

EBFC 4-3 SCD

Both East Bengal and SC Delhi convert their third penalties. Top-notch strikes into the top-right corner from Lalchungnunga and Duvan Felipe respectively.

EBFC 3-2 SCD

Rohit Danu scores East Bengal's second penalty. Rodriguinho steps up for SC Delhi, and unlike in regulation time, he scores this time. Sends Gill the wrong way.

Meanwhile, a yellow card to Prabhsukhan Gill for time-wasting.

EBFC 2-1 SCD

Saved by Prabhsukhan Gill! Pena steps up for SC Delhi, it's poor, low shot to Gill's right. The East Bengal goalkeeper saved one in regulation time, now he saves the first one in the shootout!

EBFC 1-0 SCD

The penalty shootout is underway! Anwar Ali steps up first for East Bengal, and he scores! Brilliant shot into the top-right corner by the defender.

EBFC 1-0 SCD

End of 90 minutes! The winner of the semi-final will be decided via a penalty shootout. 60% possession and 20 shots for East Bengal, but they failed to find the goal. SC Delhi had a couple of big chances, including a first half penalty kick, but those was saved too.

End of 90 | EBFC 0-0 SCD

Cross from the left by Ikonomidis, met by defensive midfielder Jeakson in the box, but it goes over the bar! Looping header from Jeakson but over.

90 2' EBFC 0-0 SCD

Six minutes of injury time added at the end of the second half. Will there be a late, late winner, or are we heading to penalties?

90 1' EBFC 0-0 SCD

East Bengal continue to attack but the decisive action in the final third is still lacking. A cross from the right wing towards Ikonomidis, but he fails to get it under control.

10 minutes left, seems like SC Delhi want to take this to penalties!

80' EBFC 0-0 SCD

East Bengal win possession in the opposition half and launch a surprise counter. David Hmar drives forward, lays it off for Chris Ikonomidis, but the Australian's cross is poor. Chance wasted.

Moments later, Bassim Rashid takes a powerful long-range effort and gets denied by the post again! Second time Rashid has been prevented by the woodwork tonight, third overall for East Bengal.

74' EBFC 0-0 SCD

Just 20 minutes of regulation time remain. Remember, if the scores stay tied, we will head to a penalty shootout after the end of 90 minutes. 

Just a couple of days ago, Mohun Bagan beat Jamshedpur FC 9-8 in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the Durand Cup semis! 

70' EBFC 0-0 SCD

Another big chance for East Bengal! Cross into the box from a set-piece, SC Delhi do not clear it properly, it falls to substitute defender Lalchungnunga, whose shot from close range is brilliantly saved by Delhi goalkeeper Fernandes!

58' EBFC 0-0 SCD

Huge chance missed by SC Delhi! Rodriguinho goes through on goal, but Anwar Ali tracks him down and makes a last-ditch tackle to block his shot! Another big chance goes begging for Delhi.

47' EBFC 0-0 SCD

We are back! The second half is underway in the semi-final between East Bengal and SC Delhi. The scores is somehow 0-0 despite an eventful first half. Who will break the deadlock first?

46' EBFC 0-0 SCD

HALF TIME! A dramatic first half comes to an end in Kolkata. East Bengal had a number of chances early on, missing a glaring opportunity and then hitting the post twice. But SC Delhi squandered a penalty, as Rodriguinho's spotkick was saved by Prabhsukhan Gill. 

45 more minutes to go, stay tuned!

HT | EBFC 0-0 SCD

Three minutes of stoppage time announced to cap off an eventful first half. Edmund Lalrindika fires a left-footed shot at goal but it's well wide of the target.

45 1' EBFC 0-0 SCD

Bipin Singh cuts in from the right and goes for a powerful shot at goal, but it hits the side-netting. Another chance for East Bengal, but the goal still hasn't come.

42' EBFC 0-0 SCD

Prabhsukhan Gill saves the penalty! A stuttering run-up from Rodriguinho, but Prabhsukhan guesses correctly and denies the Brazilian striker! Rodriguinho went to Prabhsukhan's right, but the goalkeeper made a stunning save. East Bengal survive a huge scare.

35' EBFC 0-0 SCD

PENALTY to SC Delhi! Rodriguinho is brought down in the box by Sandip Mandi, and the referee has no hesitation in pointing to the spot! 

33' EBFC 0-0 SCD

Lovely play from Rodriguinho as wrestles past Sandip Mandi and takes a low shot on his left, but it goes wide of the target. Chances for SC Delhi have been few so far.

32' EBFC 0-0 SCD

East Bengal come on the counter, Jesin with some good hold-up play, before laying it off for Edmund Lalrindika. But Edmund is closed down well by the SC Delhi defence. Ashutosh Mehta reads Edmund's movement and manages to dispossess him.

22' EBFC 0-0 SCD

Once again, East Bengal hit the post! Jesin TK goes through on goal after a lovely one-two. It's a narrow angle, his powerful shot beats the keeper and comes back off the crossbar! 

20' EBFC 0-0 SCD

Bassim Rashid hits the crossbar! Free-kick for East Bengal on the edge of the box on the left. Rashid takes it, it's a swerving effort that slams the crossbar and goes over! That would've been an incredible goal had it gone in.

17' EBFC 0-0 SCD

Brilliant passing play from East Bengal, and Edmund is sent through on the left in the box. He looks to play a low cross into the box, but it's cleared away by SC Delhi.

10' EBFC 0-0 SCD

Huge chance missed by East Bengal! Jesin TK makes a run into the box, squares it for Bipin Singh who has to just tap it in, but he fails to! An open goal was staring at the East Bengal winger, but he failed to reach the pass. 

3' EBFC 0-0 SCD

WE ARE LIVE! The Durand Cup 2026 semi-final between East Bengal and SC Delhi is underway in Kolkata. East Bengal in their white away kit, attacking from right to left. Delhi in their red and black home kit.

1' EBFC 0-0 SCD

We are less than 10 minutes away from kickoff at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. East Bengal will no doubt enjoy the support of their passionate home fans!

East Bengal are riding a wave of great form. Last week, they secured qualification to the AFC Champions League Two with a historic 4-1 win over Kuwaiti side Al-Arabi. Now, they're also in the Durand Cup semi! Don't forget, they are the ISL champions too!

SC Delhi have been the surprise packages of the tournament. They have scored 21 goals in their four matches so far, winning all of them, and they've conceded just three.

East Bengal's defence will have to be wary of their threat in the all-important semi today!

Can you believe it! East Bengal have made eight changes to the playing XI from the team that played against Indian Army FT. This is the ultimate gamble by coach Antonio Habas, as he goes for a new combination against SC Delhi. Jay Gupta, Bashim Rashid and Dani Ramirez have retained their spots

The Starting XI is ready to fight for a place in the final.

SC Delhi vs East Bengal FC

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Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the 1st semi-final of the Durand Cup 2026. It's East Bengal vs SC Delhi. High on confidence after their exploits in the AFC Champions league 2 playoffs, EB will start as favourites but SC Delhi are no pushover.