East Bengal vs NorthEast United LIVE Score, IFA Shield Semi-Final: East Bengal Lead By 4 Goals, David Hmar Bags Superb Hattrick | EBFC 5-1 NEUFC

East Bengal vs NorthEast United LIVE Score, IFA Shield: NorthEast United have taken an early lead against East Bengal in the IFA Shield 2026 semi-final, in Kolkata on Monday. NorthEast United are leading East Bengal 1-0 after 5 minutes. The visitors took advantage of some poor communication at the back by East Bengal's defenders, and Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored in the second minute of the game. With arch-rivals Mohun Bagan already through to the final, record champions East Bengal are aiming to set up a Kolkata derby summit clash for a second year in a row. East Bengal finished second in Group B, winning one and losing one game. On the other hand, NorthEast United also finished second in Group A. Having won the Durand Cup twice in recent years, NorthEast United are looking to reach the IFA Shield final for the first time now.

Here are the LIVE Updates from East Bengal vs NorthEast United, IFA Shield semi-final, straight from Kolkata:

Oct 05, 2026 17:08 (IST)

East Bengal vs NorthEast United LIVE: GOAL! NorthEast United lead!

GOOOAAAALLLLL! What a start for NorthEast United! Poor communication between the East Bengal defenders after a long ball ball by NEUFC. Pass across to Alaeddine Ajaraie in the box, who slams it in! 

2' EBFC 0-1 NEUFC

Oct 05, 2026 17:05 (IST)

East Bengal vs NorthEast United LIVE: KICKOFF!

We are live! The second semi-final of the IFA Shield 2026 is underway in Kolkata. East Bengal in their classic red and gold; NorthEast United wearing white jerseys with black shorts. Here we go!

1' EBFC 0-0 NEUFC

Oct 05, 2026 17:00 (IST)

East Bengal vs NorthEast United LIVE: Match about to begin!

The players are out on the pitch at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Time for the national anthem. A good crowd has gathered at the stadium to watch the home team in action. Live action shortly, stay tuned.

Oct 05, 2026 16:55 (IST)

East Bengal vs NorthEast United LIVE: Key players missing

Both East Bengal and NorthEast United are without a few key players, who are involved with the Indian national team for their friendlies against Brazil and Uruguay. East Bengal are without the likes of Anwar Ali, Edmund Lalrindika and Prabhsukhan Gill, while NEUFC are doing without star midfielder Macarton Nickson.

Oct 05, 2026 16:46 (IST)

East Bengal vs NorthEast United LIVE: NorthEast United starting XI

Here's the NorthEast United starting XI that will take on East Bengal in the IFA Shield semi-final:

Juan Pedro Benali names his XI for the #IFAShield semi-final Watch #EBFCNEUFC LIVE on @FanCode #StrongerAsOne #8States1United https://t.co/8WjnknZAOR

— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) October 5, 2026

Oct 05, 2026 16:45 (IST)

East Bengal vs NorthEast United LIVE: East Bengal starting XI

Here's the East Bengal starting XI that will take on NorthEast United in the IFA Shield semi-final:

Our Red & Golds facing the Highlanders in the semi-final today Kishore Bharati Krirangan 5 PM Live on @FanCode #JoyEastBengal #IFAShield https://t.co/mG9ynEd9Yu

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) October 5, 2026

Oct 05, 2026 16:44 (IST)

East Bengal vs NorthEast United LIVE: IFA Shield semi-final!

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the IFA Shield 2026 semi-final between East Bengal and NorthEast United! We are at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata today for the highly-awaited match.

Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for all the live updates from the game!