Local side Bodoland FC stunned Indian Super League (ISL) side Punjab FC in front of their home fans through a second-half strike by Colombian striker Robinson Blandon Rendon to go on top of Group D of the Durand Cup, which was played here at the SAI Stadium.
They secured their place in the quarterfinals with a match to spare, as they have a better head-to-head record against Shillong Lajong. Figo Syndai scored for Shillong Lajong.
An own goal from Siju in the 28th minute set the hosts on their way before defender Praful sealed the win with a close-range strike right after the restart, as per a press release.
In Kolkata, a mouth-watering Group B clash for group supremacy sees current B toppers Diamond Harbour FC take on the ISL champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant .
NEROCA FC and Indian Navy FT played out a hard-fought goalless draw in their Group F encounter of the 134th Durand Cup, here at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, to earn a point each. Despite several half-chances and moments of promise, both sides failed to find the finishing touch in a match
Indian Super League (ISL) side Mohammedan Sporting Club eased past the Border Security Force Football Team in their final Group B fixture at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday.
Indian Super League (ISL) sides Jamshedpur FC (JFC) and NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) will return to action in the Durand Cup on Friday, with the Men of Steel aiming to extend their winning run and the Highlanders looking to build on their opening win.
Moroccan forward Hamid Ahadad, making his debut for the Red and Gold Brigade, came off the bench to score the decisive goal in the 68th minute, handing East Bengal their second consecutive win of the tournament, as per a press release.
ITBP FT held Punjab FC to a goalless draw in a Group D encounter of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup which was played here at the SAI Stadium. Punjab FC were wasteful in front of goal, failing to convert their chances as ITBP showcased some resilient defending to secure a hard earned point. Bo
A second-half strike by forward Nasir Yasa proved to be the difference as Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) FT edged past homeside Rangdajied United FC (RUFC) 1-0 in a tightly contested Group F match of the 134th Durand Cup, which was played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
P. Christopher Kamei's solitary first-half strike ensured Indian Army FT edged past a resilient ten-man Tribhuvan Army FC in a Group C fixture of the 134th Durand Cup, which was played here at the JRD Tata Sports Complex.
Three goals in the second half and a solitary strike in the first ensured Mohun Bagan Super Giant secure a comfortable 4-0 victory over Border Security Force Football Team (BSF FT) for their second consecutive victory in the Group B fixture of the 134th Durand Cup, which was played here at t