Durand Cup 2023 highlights: NorthEast United FC thrash Shillong Lajong 4-0

time is running out for Shillong Lajong

NorthEast United FC make a winning start to the Durand Cup with a 4-0 win over Shillong Lajong

Parthib Gogoi scores a fourth as NorthEast UNited FC are running riot in Guwahati

Parthib Gogoi taps into an empty net as NorthEast United have a three goal lead.

Shillong Lajong will seek to reduce the deficit after the break

NorthEast United FC take a 2-0 lead at halftime.

Romain Philippoteaux converts from the spot as NorthEast United double their advantage.

Parthib Gogoi scores the first goal for NorthEast United FC in Durand Cup 2023. A goalkeeping howler allowed the player to latch in as he taps in home.

A through ball gets deflected from a Shillong Lajong player and sails over the bar.

Both teams have started to press from the start 

The second match of the Durand Cup 2023 between NorthEast United and Shillong Lajong has commenced

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is one of the chief guests for this Durand Cup tie

Gaurav Bora will captain NorthEast United FC 

Our first XI of the season 🤩@Gaurav_Bora13 will lead us out for #NEUFCSLFC 💪#IndianOilDurandCup #132ndEditionofDurandCup #NEUFC #StrongerAsOne #8States1United pic.twitter.com/T3SDEEFwwp

— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) August 4, 2023

Shillong Lajong have announced a strong lineup 

STARTING XI

Shillong Lajong FC vs Northeast United FC

COME ON LAJONG!!

Lets do this!#shillonglajongfc #LajongFC #football #footballclub #footballer #proudtobenortheast #DurandCup2023 #northeastunitedfc pic.twitter.com/DelaTJHp8M

— Shillong Lajong FC (@lajongfc) August 4, 2023

Two prominent teams from North East will face each other as NorthEast United FC will renew their rivalries with Shillong Lajong.

Juan Pedro Benali has been appointed as the new coach of NorthEast United and he will be a tough task to cut out 

Shillong Lajong will be full of confidence and will pose a serious threat to NorthEst United FC's credentials

It's MATCHDAY!

Shillong Lajong will be facing Northeast United in their first match of the Durand Cup.

COME ON LAJONG!!

Lets do this!#shillonglajongfc #LajongFC #football #footballclub #footballer #proudtobenortheast #DurandCup2023 pic.twitter.com/odqbgZKirH

— Shillong Lajong FC (@lajongfc) August 4, 2023