In a significant group league match of the 135th Durand Cup tournament held at the Kishore Bharati Stadium on Wednesday, Indian Army achieved a commanding 4-0 victory against Baghpat FC. This win propelled Indian Army to the top of Group B, showcasing their strong performance and solidifying their position in the tournament standings. The decisive nature of the victory not only reflects the team’s capabilities but also sets a competitive tone as the tournament progresses.
Key Factors
Indian Navy had lost its opening fixture 0-1 to local side FC Raengdai. The win also took Indian Army to six points from two matches and moved it ahead of Samaleswari FC — also on six points — on the basis of a superior goal difference. Baghpat, which suffered its third consecutive defeat, exited the tournament without a point. Roshan Panna opened the scoring in the first half before E. Muhammed Inayath doubled the lead after the break to seal the Sailors’ first win. The win lifted Indian Navy to three points from two matches, leaving it second in the group behind FC Raengdai (six points).
