Durand Cup 2023: Gokulam Kerala Defender Aminou Bouba's Howler Hands East Bengal Semi-final Berth

25.08.2023 - 18:19 sports.ndtv.com

East Bengal managed to edge past Gokulam Kerala 2-1 in the quarterfinal of the Durand Cup in Kolkata on Friday, courtesy strike from Jordan Elsey and an own goal from Aminou Bouba.

East Bengal will now take on its Indian Super League counterpart Northeast United in the semi-final on Tuesday. The red and gold head coach Carles Cuadrat fielded an unchanged starting line-up from the last group game, whereas Gokulam boss Domingo Oramas Cabrera made eight changes from its last contest, bringing in all his regular starters.

East Bengal stunned Gokulam in the opening minute, as a corner kick by Borja Herrara was headed into the danger zone by Javier Siverio from the box's edge, only to be brightly flicked into the net by Australian defender Elsey.

Despite the early setback, the Malabarians played well, looking dangerous on the forward, as the Torch Bearers defended deep and played in transition.

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