Amid rising tensions in West Bengal over Rape and murder of a medical student at RG Kar Hospital in KolkataThe 2024 Durand Cup group stage match between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant has been called off, it has been reported Sports star on August 17th.
The match was scheduled to take place on August 18 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) or Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Citing the protests in Kolkata over the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor in RG Kar College of MedicineKolkata Police have mentioned that providing additional security for the important Derby clash would be a big challenge, the report added.
With the The situation in Calcutta has become tense over the past few days.The remaining matches of the 2024 Durand Cup are expected to be shifted to Jamshedpur.
“The tournament committee is considering several options. Jamshedpur is one option, but there could be logistical issues. But nothing is confirmed at the moment and we are looking for the best solution.” Hindustan Times quoting a source as saying.
What’s next now that the match has been cancelled?
As per the rules, since the match has been called off, both teams will share one point each. While this is unlikely to affect Mohun Bagan, the scenario for East Bengal looks precarious.
As for the points table, Mohun Bagan have already qualified for the quarter-final round of the tournament and are at the top of Group A with 7 points and +7 points on goal difference (goals scored minus goals conceded). They have won both matches and the third one was cancelled.
On the other hand, East Bengal also has 7 points from three matches, however, their GD is only +4.
The 2024 Durand Cup, which began at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata on July 27, will conclude at the same venue on August 31 when the final will be played.
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