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.
We are at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata today for the highly-awaited match. We are live! East Bengal in their classic red and gold; NorthEast United wearing white jerseys with black shorts. Here we go! 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.
The second semi-final of the IFA Shield 2026 is underway in Kolkata. Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the IFA Shield 2026 semi-final between East Bengal and NorthEast United!
