Kolkata: Kolkata giants, and defending Runners Mohammedan Sporting put up a top-notch performance to beat Jamshedpur FC 3-0 at Kishore Bharati Krirangan. Mohammedan Sporting took the lead in the 38th minute with Faslu scoring the opener through a rebound from talisman Trinidadian Marcus’ free-kick.
Later, Abhishek Halfder and Sk. Faiaz scored to secure three points from the match.
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞!
Another clinical performance by @MohammedanSC as they hold their position on 🔝 of Group A points table in complete ease! Fans got entertained by some incredible goals and some breathtaking football. #MDSJFC ⚔️#DurandCup 🏆#DurandCup2022 🏆#IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/qybj44kiOz
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The substitution of Abhishek Halder instilled an energy in the attack. The third came from Faiaz whom Marcus found with an impeccable through and the winger made no mistake with a clinical finish past Dhami.
In the other match, Army Green hold NorthEast United with 3-1. Talisman and Army Green captain PC Lallawmkima, scored a brace while Somesh Kothari struck the other.
It was the experience and physicality of the Army men that overtook the youngsters from NorthEast United. Army Greens increased their lead in the 55th minute through Lallawmkima, who deservedly bagged the Man of the Match.
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞!
A fantastic performance by Army Green earns them their first victory of the competition. Thanks for joining us. Stay tuned for the next game at 6pm!#AGreen 3-1 @NEUtdFC#NEUFCAGREEN ⚔️#IGAS 🏟️#DurandCup 🏆#DurandCup2022 🏆#IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/5gz8XrbK1e
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It was Army Green’s opener in the 131st Durand Cup. Dipu Mirdha got a consolation for NorthEast United in the stoppage time.
