Durand Cup 2024 Match Cancelled: Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal FC match canceled in Kolkata

Based on the unrest in the city, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal FC's Durand Cup Kolkata derby match, which was supposed to take place at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Sunday, has been canceled. It is likely to be moved to Jamshedpur instead. Police in the city say that maintaining security is one of the biggest challenges following the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at a medical college, which has led to widespread protests throughout the city.

The Kolkata derby between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal FC has been canceled due to the unrest situation in the city. Both teams will share one point each in Group A. All the matches scheduled to be held in Kolkata will likely be shifted to Jamshedpur. Official confirmation will be made in the evening.” It further added, “The ticket refund process will commence from August 19, 2024, and fans can bring their purchased tickets to the respective box offices to initiate the refund process.”

After sharing the points, Mohun Bagan reached the quarter-finals of the tournament. But a point from this postponed derby will put East Bengal in a difficult position. The six group winners and the two best second-placed teams will advance to the last eight.