NorthEast United Win First-Ever Club Trophy

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John Abraham-owned NorthEast United beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in a dramatic Durand Cup 2024 final.

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It is their first trophy in club football ever since their foundation in 2014.

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Mohun Bagan took an early lead, as Jason Cummings converted from the spot. Sahal Abdul Samad doubled the lead before half-time.

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Never ones to give up, NEUFC pulled one back thanks to a stunning long range goal by midfielder Alaeddine Ajaraie.

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A breathtaking volley by former Athletic Club de Bilbao striker Guillermo Fernandez made it 2-2.

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Mohun Bagan had won two consecutive penalty shootouts, but this time Vishal Kaith failed to a make single save.

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NEUFC custodian Gurmeet Singh saved two crucial spotkicks, to hand his team a 4-3 shootout win.

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NEUFC represents the 8 Indian north-eastern states: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim.

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