# NorthEast United reach Durand Cup quarterfinals unbeaten 2026-08-13T00:12:14+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets NorthEast United FC defeated FC1 3-1 in Guwahati on Tuesday to top Group F with nine points and enter the Durand Cup quarterfinals with a perfect record. Parthib Gogoi scored twice, while Alaaeddine Ajaraie added the third. Mohamad Ilyas scored FC1’s consolation goal. FC1, representing Jammu and Kashmir, finished its debut campaign with three points. The Assam Tribune reports that NorthEast United had earlier beaten Bodoland FC 6-0 and Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC 4-1. Gogoi said the team’s aim is to retain the trophy. The Highlanders have won the last two editions and are seeking a third title. In Group E, Nongkseh SS & CC beat Mumbay FC 7-0. The second Group F qualifier will be decided after Thursday’s match between Bodoland FC and Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - assamtribune.com Tags: Durand Cup, FC1, Nongkseh, NorthEast United FC, Parthib Gogoi Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/northeast-united-crush-fc1-enter-durand-cup-quarterfinals/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/northeast-united-crush-fc1-enter-durand-cup-quarterfinals/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.