Bengaluru United acquired a bye within the semi-finals of the a hundred and thirtieth version of the Durand Cup following the outbreak of COVID-19 of their quarter-final rival Army Red’s squad on Thursday. Friday’s last-eight contest between the 2 groups on the Kalyani Stadium in Kolkata was canceled in consequence.
Due to constructive circumstances of their camp, Army Red determined to withdraw from the event.
“All decisions have been taken primarily keeping in mind the health and safety of the players and officials and the continuity and success of the tournament,” the Durand Cup’s Local Organizing Committee (LOC) mentioned in a press release.
Three different quarter-finals will go forward as deliberate – Mohammedan Sporting will face Gokulam Kerala at Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Kreerangan on Thursday, FC Goa will tackle Delhi FC at Mohun Bagan Ground on Friday, and eventually, Bengaluru FC will lock horns. Army Green at Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Sports Ground on Saturday. All matches will probably be from 1400 IST.
The ultimate is to be held on October 3 this 12 months.
The Durand Cup is the oldest soccer event in Asia and the third oldest on this planet, the place 16 groups compete towards one another for the coveted crown.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
