Guwahati, Aug. 11 -- NorthEast United FC marched into the quarter-finals with a perfect record in the group stages after comfortably defeating FC1 by 3-1 in their final Group F fixture of the 135th Durand Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Tuesday.

Parthib Gogoi scored in each half, while Alaaeddine Ajaraie added NorthEast United's third goal. Mohmad Ilyas scored the consolation goal for FC1, according to a press release.

The Highlanders completed their group-stage campaign with three wins from three matches to finish as Group F winners. FC1, meanwhile, ended their debut Durand Cup campaign with three points from three matches.

NorthEast United FC head coach Juan Pedro Benali made 10 changes to his starting XI, with Span...