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Debutants DHFC enter Durand Cup final

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August 21, 2025

Debutants Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) created history in Indian football, defeating East Bengal 2-1 in the second semifinals of the 134th Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) on Wednesday.

Diamond Harbour won courtesy of two second-half strikes from Spanish defender Mikel Idiakez and Kerala forward Joby Justin, respectively. Anwar Ali had drawn parity for the Red & Golds moments after Idiakez's spectacular back-volley had given the Diamonds the lead. They now take on defending champions NorthEast United FC in the grand finale on Saturday.

Celebrated DHFC coach Kibu Vicuna began with a three-man defence line and four attackers, while Carlos Bruzon of East Bengal left only Greek forward Dimitrios Diamantakos upfront, in a move that seemed to have paid the former dividends.

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