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a day ago
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Indian Army Fail To Qualify For Durand Cup Quarters Despite 4-2 Win Over 1 Ladakh FC
Last Updated: While the result took them to six points, their +2-goal difference meant that they failed to grab one of the two best second-placed quarterfinal spots. Indian Army made a remarkable comeback from two goals down to beat 1 Ladakh FC 4–2 in their final Group C match of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament in Jamshedpur on Monday. Despite the victory, Indian Army exited the tournament as they could not make it to the quarterfinals. While the result took them to six points, their +2 goal difference meant that they failed to grab one of the two best second-placed quarterfinal spots. The Army outfit, aware of the goal margin they needed to achieve, sought to impose themselves through quick interchanges in midfield, using Vignesh Velan and Christopher Kamei to probe down the flanks, while Ladakh relied on the pace of P Kamalesh and the aerial strength of Siju to threaten on the counter. The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute after Ladakh caught the Army defence flat-footed with a sharp through ball. Kamalesh, timing his run perfectly, latched onto the pass and surged into the box, only to be brought down by goalkeeper Sayad Kadir in a desperate sliding challenge. The referee wasted no time in pointing to the spot. Kamalesh, calm under pressure, sent Kadir the wrong way with a deft side-footed finish into the bottom left corner to give Ladakh a 1–0 lead. Fourteen minutes later, Vignesh showcased exquisite timing and precision. He picked up the ball in space and fired a crisp, well-placed shot that the Army goalkeeper Kadir couldn't keep out. Indian Army made their comeback as Sama delivered a powerful header from a well-placed cross into the box. The ball was expertly delivered from the right flank by Christopher, whose pinpoint delivery cut through the Ladakh defence. Sama timed his run perfectly, rising above his marker to connect with the cross, guiding a firm header back across goal and past the outstretched hands of the Ladakh goalkeeper Mohit Dayal to make it 2–1 and reignite Army's belief. In the 45th minute, Indian Army drew level with a scrappy yet decisive strike. Amid a frantic scramble inside the box, a loose ball fell invitingly at the feet of Abhishek. With defenders converging and space at a premium, he reacted swiftly, stepping into the path of the bouncing ball and managing to get his shot away in an instant. The ball deflected slightly off a defender, wrong-footing the Ladakh goalkeeper, and eventually trickled over the line. After the break, Army continued to press with urgency and began testing Ladakh's defensive structure, moving the ball with greater purpose and probing key areas in attack. Their pressure paid off in the 51st minute when they earned a penalty after Abhishek Shankar was brought down inside the box while chasing a through ball. Christopher Kamei sent the Ladakh goalkeeper the wrong way, drilling his spot-kick low into the right corner to give Army a 3–2 lead. Ladakh barely had time to regroup before Army struck again in the 55th minute. A sweeping move down the right saw a precise low cross fizz into the box, where Rahul Ramakrishnan arrived unmarked to head it home from close range. The quick double not only flipped the match on its head but also crushed Ladakh's resistance. First Published: August 11, 2025, 19:17 IST News sports » football Indian Army Fail To Qualify For Durand Cup Quarters Despite 4-2 Win Over 1 Ladakh FC Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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a day ago
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Indian Army win but fails to qualify for quarterfinals in Durand Cup
Agency: PTI Jamshedpur, Aug 11 (PTI) Indian Army made a remarkable comeback from two goals down to beat 1 Ladakh FC 4–2 in their final Group C match of the 134th Durand Cup football tournament here on Monday. Despite the win, Indian Army exited the tournament as they could not make it to the quarterfinals. While the result took them to six points, their +2-goal difference meant that they failed to grab one of the two best second-placed quarterfinal spots. The Army outfit, aware of the goal margin they needed to score, sought to impose themselves through quick interchanges in midfield, using Vignesh Velan and Christopher Kamei to probe down the flanks, while Ladakh relied on the pace of P Kamalesh and the aerial strength of Siju to threaten on the counter. The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute after Ladakh caught the Army defence flat-footed with a sharp through ball. Kamalesh, timing his run perfectly, latched onto the pass and surged into the box, only to be brought down by goalkeeper Sayad Kadir in a desperate sliding challenge. The referee wasted no time in pointing to the spot. Kamalesh, calm under pressure, sent Kadir the wrong way with a deft side-footed finish into the bottom left corner to give Ladakh 1–0 lead. Fourteen minutes later, Vignesh showcased exquisite timing and precision. He picked up the ball in space and fired a crisp, well-placed shot that the army goalkeeper Kadir couldn't keep out. Indian Army made their comeback as Sama delivered a powerful header from a well-placed cross into the box. The ball was expertly delivered from the right flank by Christopher, whose pinpoint delivery cut through the Ladakh defence. Sama timed his run perfectly, rising above his marker to connect with the cross, guiding a firm header back across goal and past the outstretched hands of the Ladakh goalkeeper Mohit Dayal to make it 2–1 and reignited Army's belief. In the 45th minute, Indian Army drew level with a scrappy yet decisive strike. Amid a frantic scramble inside the box, a loose ball fell invitingly at the feet of Abhishek. With defenders converging and space at a premium, he reacted swiftly, stepping into the path of the bouncing ball and managing to get his shot away in an instant. The ball deflected slightly off a defender, wrong-footing the Ladakh goalkeeper, and eventually trickled over the line. After the break, Army continued to press with urgency and began testing Ladakh's defensive structure, moving the ball with greater purpose and probing key areas in attack. Their pressure paid off in the 51st minute when they earned a penalty after Abhishek Shankar was brought down inside the box while chasing a through ball. Christopher Kamei sent the Ladakh goalkeeper the wrong way, drilling his spot-kick low into the right corner to give Army a 3–2 lead. Ladakh barely had time to regroup before Army struck again in the 55th minute. A sweeping move down the right saw a precise low cross fizz into the box, where Rahul Ramakrishnan arrived unmarked to head it home from close range. The quick double not only flipped the match on its head but also crushed Ladakh's resistance. PTI PDS PDS UNG view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 19:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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05-08-2025
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Indian Army FT edge past 10-men Tribhuvan Army FC 1-0
Agency: Jamshedpur, Aug 5 (PTI) P. Christopher Kamei's solitary first half strike powered Indian Army FT to a 1-0 win over 10-men Tribhuvan Army FC in a Group C fixture of the Durand Cup here on Tuesday. Tribhuvan Army FC thus finished their Durand Cup campaign with one point from three matches while Indian Army has three points from two matches. Tribhuavan Army started the match on the front foot controlling the possession and pace of the game and created the first real chance of the game with Gagandeep Singh palming away Gillespye Jung Karki's header to safety. Indian Army started to settle into their rhythm and showed more control in possession and created chances of their own, taking the lead in the 21st minute. Wangden Tamang found Kamei on the edge of the box with a cross from the left wing who controlled the ball with his left foot and with a precise low shot, the experienced midfielder found the bottom corner past the diving goalkeeper. Troubles mounted for the side from Nepal as they were reduced to 10 men in the 29th minute as goalkeeper Bikash Kuthu was shown a straight red card for a reckless foul on Liton Shil outside the penalty box while trying to stop the striker who ran free from the defence and had also rounded the keeper. The resultant free kick taken by the goal scorer Kamei hit the crossbar. The Nepali Army side showed character even with a man down as they continued to press forward in search of the equaliser. The forwards were able to find some good positions in the danger area but they were denied by a combination of some solid defending as the scores remained the same into the break. In the end, Christopher Kamei's first half strike was enough to secure their first win of the tournament and secure three points. PTI APA UNG (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
