Durand Cup 2025 HIGHLIGHTS, NEUFC vs DHFC final: NorthEast Utd lift 2nd title with dominant 6-1 win

NorthEast United vs Diamond Harbour HIGHLIGHTS: Aladdin Ajaraei stars for the defending champions who went on to thump Diamond Harbour 6-1 in the final to lift 2nd consecutive title on the night.

7:28 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Ajaraei converts the spot kick to make it 6!

A foul on Ajaraei gives the highlanders a penalty which is successfully converted by the man himself for his 40th goal in Indian football. The Moroccan has been incredible for the defending champions.

7:24 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Good defence by the Highlanders!

A counter attack defended well by NorthEast in the final minute of regulation time. 4 minutes added to the 90 now.

7:20 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: NEUFC run riot!

A Spanish double on the night as Andy slides it into the left hand side of the goal in the 85th minute of the game to make it 5-1 now. Ajaraei with the assist again

7:16 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Game over!

Spaniard Jairo scores NorthEast United's 4th goal of the night as his shot finds the bottom left corner in the 82nd minute.

7:10 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Ajaraei shoots it high!

Aladdin Ajaraei shoots the free kick from the left flank high of the goal as both teams take a drinks break in humid conditions in Kolkata.

7:03 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: DHFC get one back!

The ball slowly creps into the NorthEast net following a corner as Diamond Harbour make it 1-3 with a little more than 20 minutes left in the tie. Luca Majcen with a deflection through his face as the ball went inside the net.

6:53 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Naresh, Shreshtha comes in!

Diamond Harbour bring in Naresh and Shreshtha to try and get a goal to start their fightback with half an hour left in the tie.

6:46 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 3-0 to NEUFC!

The quality from Ajaraei finally shines through as grounded cross to Thoi handed an easy goal for him to make it 3-0 on the night. Brilliant counter-attacking goal for the defending champions in the 51st minute.

6:40 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 2nd half begins!

The 2nd begins as the defending champions sit with a comfortable lead with Diamond Harbour left with all the hardwork to do in the final 45 minutes.

6:23 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Half-time!

NorthEast United go into the dressing room at half-time with a 2-goal lead courtesy of goals from Asheer and Parthib as Diamond Harbour have all the work to do in the 2nd half to fight back into the final.

6:21 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: NEUFC double their lead!

Parthib makes it 2-0 in added time with a brilliant curling finish into the right top corner.

6:14 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Golden chance wasted by NEUFC!

Another good chance to double their lead as Chema Nunez dribbled the goalkeeper but failed to put the ball inside the net and shot it wide of the goal in the 39th minute.

6:09 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: NEUFC strike first!

The reigning champions draw first blood in the final! A scramble in the box causes chaos for the Diamond Harbour defence. Amid the congestion, a shot is fired through the crowd, and Mirshad manages to get a hand to it. However, he fails to hold on, and Asheer pounces on the loose ball, perfectly positioned to slot it home and give his side the lead.

6:02 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Justin hits the side netting!

Joby Justin's strike hits the side netting from the right flank. Still no real chance for both sides as the clock ticks towards the half hour mark.

5:56 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Another foul by NEUFC!

Another rough tackle by Sangte this time that hands a freekick in a dangerous area for Diamond Harbour

5:52 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Rough tackle by Redeem!

A rough tackle by Redeem gets him a yellow card on the night in the 17th minute. Diamond Harbour with a freekick in the opponent's half as the cross followed was headed wide in the end.

5:43 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Midfield battle in focus!

The game has revolved in the midfield in the early minutes as it looks like a game of midfielders who will decide the outcome tonight.

5:39 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Awkward save by DHFC Mirshad!

A long shot by NorthEast saw Mirshad failing to grab it as he deflected it straight into the path of Ajaraei, who headed it back to the keeper.

5:33 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Action begins!

Diamond Harbour kick start the match as the crowd cheers them on to create history tonight.

5:21 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Players come out for action!

Both sets of players come out as the kickoff is just minutes away now in Kolkata.

5:17 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Closing ceremony underway!

Some musical performances underway as the closing ceremony begins with players coming out soon after the performances

5:15 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Action to begin soon!

We are less than 15 minutes away from the kickoff in the final showdown as the anticipation builds among the fans. The title is at stake and it is expected to be a hard fought game tonight.

5:05 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Diamond Harbour the home side tonight?

With the Bengal-based Diamond Harbour side expected to be backed more at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, it will be interesting to how many fans from the NorthEast show up tonight and whether they will be able to give some competition to the 'home fan'.

4:54 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Prize money details!

The upcoming Durand Cup final carries immense stakes, as the winning team will not only claim the prestigious trophy but also receive a record-breaking prize of ₹1.21 crore, the highest in the tournament’s illustrious 137-year history. With both NorthEast United and Diamond Harbour FC in top form, the stage is set for a thrilling, high-energy clash that promises drama, passion, and intense competition as both teams look to etch their names in Indian football history.

4:44 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: NEUFC eyeing consecutive titles!

NorthEast United will be aiming to clinch consecutive titles and strengthen their position as a dominant force in Indian football. On the other hand, Diamond Harbour FC have already had a remarkable debut run, and a victory in the final would earn them their first major trophy.

4:36 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Diamond Harbour eleven!

DHFC starting 11: Mirshad (GK); Kortazar, Mandi, Ruatkima; Renthlei, Paul, Ajith; Justin (C); Samuel, Girik, Majcen

4:34 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: NorthEast starting lineup!

NEUFC starting 11: Gurmeet(GK); Zabaco (C), Asheer, Redeem, Sangte; Mayakkannan, Gaitan, Thoi; Chema Nunez, Parthib, Ajaraie

4:28 PM

NorthEast United FC vs Diamond Harbour FC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Final showdown awaits!

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Durand Cup 2025 final clash between NorthEast United and Diamond Harbour FC at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. Can Diamond Harbour produce an upset on the night against the defending champions. Action to begin at 5:30 PM IST.