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Durand CUP 2025: Namdhari FC beat Indian Air Force football team to top Group A
Durand CUP 2025: The Airmen scored first in the seventh minute when midfielder Samuel K capitalised on a loose ball from Saurav's cross. His first attempt was a dud, but on the rebound he volleyed the ball to the far post, giving Namdhari goalkeeper Neeraj Kumar no chance.
Namdhari FC extended their winning streak in the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup by defeating the Indian Air Force football team 4-2 in a vital Group A match at Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan (VYBK). Samuel K opened the scoring for Airmen in the 7th minute, but the I-League team secured all three points with goals from Cladson DaSilva (penalty, 37'), Amandeep Singh (45'), and in the second half, Dharampreet Singh (60') and substitute Selenthang Lotjem (74'). Despite Sankit's last-minute goal in the 78th minute, the Airmen couldn’t stage a comeback.
Both teams started with a 4-4-2 formation and aggressive intent. IAF coach Priya Darshan relied on experienced attackers Sourav Sadhukhan and Aman Khan, while Namdhari FC’s coach Harpreet Singh fielded a strong team led by Brazilian striker Cladson DaSilva and winger Bhupinder Singh.
Airmen scored first in the seventh minute when Samuel K capitalized on a loose ball from Sourav's cross. His initial shot missed, but he volleyed the rebound into the far corner, leaving Namdhari goalkeeper Neeraj Kumar no chance.
