Kolkata/ Guwahati: Mohammedan Sporting has acquired the reputation of being the first team to enter the knockout stages of Durand Cup football. In the third match of Group A, they beat Indian Air Force 2-0.
Vivekananda Yuba Bharti scored for ND and Rahul Mohammad in the match held at Krirangan. Mohammedan F.C. Goa and Jamshedpur were defeated. They have progressed with nine points from three matches.
Kerala Blasters defeated North East United 3-0 in the Group D match held in Guwahati. This is the first win for Blasters playing with the reserve line.
Sudeva drew once morest Delhi in Blasters first match. They lost to Odisha in the second match. Yesterday Muhammad Aiman strengthened the victory with two goals. In the 28th minute, Aiman, a native of Lakshadweep, brought Blasters ahead. Ajsal doubled the lead early in the second half. Aiman’s second goal came in the 90th minute. Assisted by his twin brother Azhar. Blasters are in the third position with four points from three matches. They will face Army Green on the 31st.