East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan Durand Cup 2024 Kolkata Derby Football Match Cancelled Due to RG Kar Protests, Further Matches of Tournament Expected to be Shifted to Jamshedpur
The Kolkata derby in the Durand Cup 2024 scheduled on August 18 is cancelled and as precautionary measures further matches will be shifted to Jamshedpur. Fans will have to wait for the result of East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan, though it is reported that both teams will be awarded points after cancellation.
Kolkata city has a massive fan following for Football and the teams in the city are also very competitive. Traditional rivals East Bengal and Mohun Bagan share this massive fanbase and the ‘Kolkata Derby’ between these two juggernauts is always exciting. But due to current conditions in the city following RG Kar Protests, the Durand Cup 2024 match between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan scheduled for Sunday, August 18 has been cancelled. It is reported that both teams will be awarded points after cancellation and also Jamshedpur will host further matches previously scheduled in Kolkata. Durand Cup 2024: Chennaiyin FC Come from Behind to Seal Sensational Win over Assam Rifles Football Team.
East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan Durand Cup 2024 Kolkata Derby Football Match Cancelled
🚨🥇UPDATE :
• The Durand Cup Derby for the Group Stage game has been cancelled ❌
• The points are expected to be shared between the two clubs
• Futher matches of the Durand Cup tournament are expected to be shifted from Kolkata to Jamshedpur
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