Abhinav Kumar Singh 
The line-up for the quarterfinals of the 132nd Durand Cup (Durand Cup 2023) were announced in Kolkata on Tuesday after a draw was held virtually by the Local Organizing Committee along with representatives of the eight qualified teams present.
Also Check: Durand Cup 2023 Points Table
The Durand Cup 2023 is approaching its decisive phase. Following three weeks of thrilling group-stage matches, the competition now stands with the top eight teams. The quarter-final matches are scheduled to take place between August 24 and August 27.
Of the 24 teams participating in the Durand Cup 2023, six group winners and the two best second-placed teams have secured their spots in the knockout stage.
Also Check: Durand Cup 2023 Schedule
Six Indian Super League (ISL) clubs – Mumbai City FC, Chennaiyin FC, FC Goa, East Bengal FC, NorthEast United FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant – have advanced to the quarter-finals.
Meanwhile, Gokulam Kerala FC are the sole I-League club to progress to the knockout stages. Additionally, the Indian Army Red secured their place in the final eight after a nail-biting 0-0 draw against Rajasthan United FC on Monday.
With the quarter-finalists now determined, all attention shifts to the upcoming quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final matches. Here’s an overview of what you need to know about the next phase of the tournament.
Durand Cup 2023 Quarterfinal Fixtures
| S. No. | Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF 1 | Indian Army Red vs NorthEast United FC | August 24, Tuesday | 6:00 PM | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati |
| QF 2 | East Bengal FC vs Gokulam Kerala FC | August 25, Thursday | 6:00 PM | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| QF 3 | FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC | August 26, Friday | 6:00 PM | Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati |
| QF 4 | Mumbai City FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant | August 27, Saturday | 6:00 PM | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
Durand Cup 2023 Semi-Final Fixtures
| S. No. | Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF 1 | Winner of QF 1 vs Winner of QF 2 | August 29, Tuesday | 4:00 PM | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
| SF 2 | Winner of QF 3 vs Winner of QF 4 | August 30, Wednesday | 4:00 PM | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
Durand Cup 2023 Final
| S. No. | Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final | Winner of SF 1 vs Winner of SF 2 | September 3, Sunday | 4:00 PM | Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata |
Format
The knockout stages of the Durand Cup will not feature extra time. Instead, after 90 minutes of play, teams will proceed straight to penalties if they are tied.
Broadcasting Details
All the knockout matches of the Durand Cup 2023 can be watched on Sony Sports Ten 2 and Sony Liv.
