NorthEast United FC retained the Durand Cup with a 6-1 win over debutants Diamond Harbour FC in Kolkata. Goals from Akhtar, Gogoi, Thoi Singh, Hernández, Andy, and Ajaraie sealed the rout, with Ajaraie bagging the Golden Ball, Golden Boot, and a Mahindra SUV. Gurmeet Singh won the Golden Glove as NEUFC took home the ₹1.21 crore champion’s prize.