The Durand Cup 2023 final will feature Mohun Bagan Super Giant and their century-old rival East Bengal FC in a thrilling Kolkata Derby. Given the intensity of the situation, the game will go down in history as the first time since 2004 when two Kolkata Titans will square off in a competition final. The Kolkata derby gains flavour from all these overarching stories, which has been absent in recent chapters. As a result, it is anticipated that there will unintentionally be a demand for tickets. The Durand Cup organisation, though, is blatantly unfavourable.
Kolkata Derby in Durand Cup Final, Mohun Bagan mull revenge on East Bengal
This eagerly anticipated game’s ticket distribution has gone as horribly wrong as it possibly could. Tickets for the matches can be ordered weeks in advance on BookMyShow by fans in all of the host cities, although none were ever made available for the Kolkata Derby.
As the game drew near, East Bengal & Mohun Bagan supporters who sought to get tickets grew irate. Tickets must be purchased in advance because many fans come from different towns and states to attend this game. However, they were forced to change their plans when it became clear that the Durand Committee had no intention of selling tickets via the Internet.
As a result, supporters flocked to the locations where tickets were being sold and quickly created long lineups. And after spending hours in queue, many gave up since the ticket purchase process was so slow. Due to an unwarranted circumstance that resulted in a ticketing disaster, ticket sales began on Friday and will continue until noon on the day of the game. As a result, fans have been compelled to literally take the heat.
The Torchbearers enter the championship game after a thrilling victory on penalties over a talented NorthEast United FC team. Within months of being hired, head coach Carles Cuadrat will be anxious to win his first trophy with his new team.
The defending Indian Super League (ISL) champions, however, haven’t had the best preseason thus far, having already lost to their bitter rivals in the Durand Cup group round. However, the final offers them a chance for atonement and a chance to further cement their current supremacy against East Bengal.
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