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United Sikkim replaces Shillong Lajong in the IFA Shield

Shillong Lajong FC

Shillong Lajong FC

Unitd Sikkim FC will participate in the 118th IFA Shield 2014 replacing Shillong Lajong FC.

Shillong Lajong FC pulled out of the tournament at short notice and United Sikkim FC agreed to take part in the prestigious competition.

The 118th IFA Shield 2014 will be played from January 29 to February 11 in Kolkata.

118th IFA SHIELD 2014 – GROUPS & FIXTURES

Group A
East Bengal Club, United SC, Geylang International FC (Singapore), Busan Kion Tong (Korea Republic)

Group A – Fixtures
29.01.2014: East Bengal Club – Busan Kion Tong
29.01.2014: United SC – Geylang International FC
01.02.2014: East Bengal Club – Geylang International FC
01.02.2014: United SC- Busan Kion Tong
04.02.2014: East Bengal Club – United SC
04.02.2014: Geylang International FC – Busan Kion Tong

Group B
Mohun Bagan AC, Mohammedan Sporting Club, United Sikkim FC, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club (Bangladesh)

Group B – Fixtures
30.01.2014: Mohun Bagan AC – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
30.01.2014: Mohammedan Sporting Club – United Sikkim FC
02.02.2014: Mohun Bagan AC – United Sikkim FC
02.02.2014: Mohammedan Sporting Club- Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club
05.02.2014: Mohun Bagan AC – Mohammedan Sporting Club
05.02.2014: United Sikkim FC – Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club

Semifinals
08.02.2014: Winner Group A – Runners-up Group B
08.02.2014: Winner Group B – Runners-up Group A

3rd Place Match
11.02.2014: Loser Semifinal 1 – Loser Semifinal 2

Final
11.02.2014: Winner Semifinal 1 – Winner Semifinal 2