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The 2021 Durand Cup is the 130th edition of Durand Cup, the oldest football tournament in Asia. Like its previous edition, the tournament was hosted in West Bengal.[1] The tournament is jointly hosted by the Eastern Command of the Indian Armed Forces and the Government of West Bengal.[2]
The Durand Cup was cancelled in 2020 due to worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and was reorganised in 2021 after a year gap.[3] Gokulam Kerala were the defending champions, having defeated Mohun Bagan in the 2019 final.[4][5]
Mohammedan made their first Durand Cup final appearance since 2013 against debutants FC Goa.[6] The match went into the extra time with no goal from either side. Goan captain Edu Bedia's 105th minute solitary goal sealed Goa's victory against Mohammedan.[7] Goa became the fourth Goan team to win the Durand Cup after Salgaocar, Dempo and Churchill Brothers.
Teams
A total of 16 teams participated in the competition; 5 clubs from Indian Super League, 3 clubs from I-League, 2 clubs from I-League 2nd Division and 6 teams representing the Indian Armed Forces. Template:Location map+<section end=map />
ATK Mohun Bagan and East Bengal were invited to be part of the tournament but most of the first team players of ATK Mohun Bagan were on international break and also had their AFC Cup knockouts coinciding with the Durand Cup fixtures, thus they backed out from the tournament, while East Bengal refused participation because of investor issues. Since this year India celebrates golden jubilee of its victory over Pakistan for the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971, DFTS invited Mohammedan SC and Sk. Jamal Dhanmondi Club from Bangladesh to participate in the 130th edition of the tournament. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh, the clubs were unable to confirm their participation.[13]
Prize money
| Position | Prize money |
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| Runners-up | Template:INRConvert[14] |
| Semi-finalists | Template:INRConvert[14] |
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| Total | ~Template:INRConvert |
Official sponsors and partners
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Co-sponsors
Associate sponsors
- GAIL
- Kalyani Group
- Pramerica Life Insurance
- JIS Group
Supported by
- GRSE
- Adani Defence & Aerospace
- Tata Advanced Systems
- TABLT Pharmacy
- Gloster
- Hindustan Aeronautics
Tournament partner
- IFA W.B.
- Cherry Tree
Streaming and radio partner
- Addatimes
- SonyLIV (only semifinals and final)
- 91.9 Friends FM
Source: Durand Cup
Venues
| Kalyani | Kolkata | |
|---|---|---|
| Kalyani Stadium | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan | Mohun Bagan Ground |
| Capacity: 20,000 | Capacity: 85,000 | Capacity: 20,000 |
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| No. of matches: 9 | No. of matches: 14 | No. of matches: 6 |
Group stage
Group A
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Matches
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Group B
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Group C
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Group D
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Matches
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Knockout stage
Bracket
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammedan | 1–0 | Gokulam Kerala |
| Army Red | w/oTemplate:Efn | Bengaluru United |
| Goa | 5–1 | Delhi |
| Bengaluru | 3–2 | Army Green |
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammedan | 4–2 (a.e.t) |
Bengaluru United |
| Goa | 2–2 (7-6 pen.) |
Bengaluru |
Final
Statistics
Top scorers
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Hatricks
Note: Player's team score mentioned first
| Player | Club | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:Flagicon Chisom Chikatara | Gokulam Kerala | Assam Rifles | 7–2 | 19 September 2021 |
Most clean sheets
Season awards
Golden glove for best goalkeeper
Golden boot for top scorer
- Template:Flagicon Marcus Joseph (Mohammedan)
Golden ball for best player
- Template:Flagicon Edu Bedia (Goa)
See also
Notes
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References
- ↑ Comments on: Durand Cup 2021 set to be organised after a year's gap. khelnow.com.
- ↑ On track to reclaim lost legacy, Durand Cup 2021 promises a grand football revival. Olympics.com. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- ↑ Durand Cup will be back after a one-year gap in 2021(15 July 2021).
- ↑ Durand Cup: Marcus brace guides Gokulam Kerala to first title. sportstar.thehindu.com(24 August 2019).
- ↑ Durand Cup 2019: Marcus Joseph brace downs Mohun Bagan, lands Gokulam Kerala title. www.goal.com.
- ↑ FC Goa clinch maiden Durand Cup trophy after beating Mohammedan Sporting 1-0 in final. ESPN(3 October 2021). Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ↑ Bedia's spectacular finish helps FC Goa win its maiden Durand Cup. Sportstar(3 October 2021). Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 FC Goa and Bengaluru FC Among Five ISL Teams to Take Part in 2021 Durand Cup. News18(2021-08-23). Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- ↑ Durand Cup 2021 preview: Defending champion Gokulam Kerala FC leads charge, Sharma, Amitabha Das. Sportstar(4 September 2021). Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- ↑ Durand Cup 2021: Mohammedan SC Faces Indian Air Force in Opener with CM Mamata Banerjee in Attendance. News18(2021-09-04). Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 2021 Durand Cup to have five ISL and three I-league teams. The Times of India(August 23, 2021). Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 Durand Cup 2021: All You Need To Know. Khel Now(2021-08-25). Retrieved 2021-09-04.
- ↑ Durand Cup - Official Press Conference of the 130th Edition of the Durand Cup | Facebook.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Durand Cup returns after Covid-19 break, Kolkata to host 16 teams in September. The Indian Express(2021-08-13). Retrieved 2021-08-13.
- ↑ Heist Complete as Edu Bedia's Curler Helps FC Goa Lift 130th Durand Cup with 1-0 Win over Mohammedan SC. News18(2021-10-04). Retrieved 2021-10-04.
External links
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