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United News of India
a day ago
- Sport
- United News of India
Second-half strikes gives Namdhari win on debut
Kolkata, July 30 (UNI) In an entertaining battle of debutants here on the lush green Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) turf , two late second-half strikes by Bhupinder and Brazilian Cledson Dasilva, gave I-League side Namdhari Sports Academy an opening win in match 10 of the on-going 134th IndianOil Durand Cup, over Bengaluru's South United FC (SUFC). The result means SUFC end their debut Durand campaign with a solitary point in Group A after completing all their three matches. Namdhari will gain confidence and move to bigger battles ahead in their pursuit of qualification for the knockouts. South United taking the field in their traditional orange for the first time did not quite change their fortunes too much but they deliver yet another spirited performance. Coach Kaja Bhadussa of SUFC even changed keeper Nishanth to give Sunil Singh a chance under the SUFC bar, as part of five changes made from their previous draw against the Indian Air Force. Although Sunil repaid the faith shown in full with a brilliant display, it was not going to be enough in the end. The I-League side under gaffer Harpreet Singh with two foreigners in their line-up in Cledson upfront and Ghanian Lamine Moro at the heart of defence, were certainly the more experienced and organised side at this level and that shone through in the end. Aatma Singh in the 10th minute had the first crack at goal from distance for Sunil to expertly tip it over the bar. It was going to be the first of many good saves that Sunil would make in the game. It was end to end football thereafter as the two sides deservedly went into the break with the deadlock yet to be broken. Harpreet made two changes at the break, bringing in Dharampreet in attack and Akashdeep in defence, suggesting he wanted to make things happen. Dharampreet's injection in particular made a difference as Namdhari's wave of attacks increased. Building up to the first goal, Lotjem was denied by Sunil in the 69th while Cledson missed a couple in quick succession, one of them again denied by Sunil. Bhupinder's tireless runs from the right flank then finally brought dividends as he drove inside the box to cut back for Dharampreet. Rowan attempted to clear the shot headed for goal but only as far as Bhupinder still lurking around. The winger made no mistake with a powerful drive into the near post past Sunil's out stretched arms. That gave Namdhari the confidence required and they upped the ante further. Six minutes later Amandeep played Bhupinder on the right and his cross was feebly cleared by Rowan yet again unfortunately, who otherwise had a good game. The loose ball fell to Cledson, who this time made no mistake to stab it in from close. The win means both Emami East Bengal FC and Namdhari now have three points with the former on top on goals scored. The Indian Air Force have one with two games to play, while SUFC have ended their campaign. Kolkata on Thursday (July 31, 2025) will see a big Group B encounter in the IndianOil Durand Cup, where local giants Mohun Bagan Super Giant, making their first appearance in this year's edition, and Mohammedan Sporting go head to head at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) at 7.00pm IST. UNI RKM
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Second-half strikes gives Namdhari Academy win on debut
In an entertaining battle of debutants, two late second-half strikes by Bhupinder and Brazilian Cledson Dasilva gave I-League side Namdhari Sports Academy an opening win in match 10 of the on-going 134th IndianOil Durand Cup. The club beat Bengaluru's South United FC (SUFC) at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) on Wednesday. The result means SUFC end their debut Durand campaign with a solitary point in Group A after completing all their three matches. Namdhari will gain confidence and move to bigger battles ahead in their pursuit of qualification for the knockouts. South United taking the field in their traditional orange for the first time did not quite change their fortunes too much but they deliver yet another spirited performance. Coach Kaja Bhadussa of SUFC even changed keeper Nishanth to give Sunil Singh a chance under the SUFC bar, as part of five changes made from their previous draw against the Indian Air Force. Although Sunil repaid the faith shown in full with a brilliant display, it was not going to be enough in the end. The I-League side under gaffer Harpreet Singh with two foreigners in their line-up in Cledson upfront and Ghanian Lamine Moro at the heart of defence, were certainly the more experienced and organised side at this level and that shone through in the end. Aatma Singh in the 10th minute had the first crack at goal from distance for Sunil to expertly tip it over the bar. It was going to be the first of many good saves that Sunil would make in the game. It was end to end football thereafter as the two sides deservedly went into the break with the deadlock yet to be broken.
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Durand Cup 2025: Namdhari End South United's Campaign With Comfortable Win
Namdhari Sports Academy beat South United FC 2-0 in the 134th edition of the Durand Cup with late goals by Bhupinder and Cledson Dasilva. In an entertaining battle of debutants here on the lush green Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) turf , two late second-half strikes by Bhupinder and Brazilian Cledson Dasilva, gave I-League side Namdhari Sports Academy an opening win in match 10 of the on-going 134th Durand Cup, over Bengaluru's South United FC (SUFC). The result means SUFC end their debut Durand campaign with a solitary point in Group A after completing all their three matches. Namdhari will gain confidence and move to bigger battles ahead in their pursuit of qualification for the knockouts. How Namdhari Beat South United? South United taking the field in their traditional orange for the first time did not quite change their fortunes too much but they deliver yet another spirited performance. Coach Kaja Bhadussa of SUFC even changed keeper Nishanth to give Sunil Singh a chance under the SUFC bar, as part of five changes made from their previous draw against the Indian Air Force. Although Sunil repaid the faith shown in full with a brilliant display, it was not going to be enough in the end. The I-League side under gaffer Harpreet Singh with two foreigners in their line-up in Cledson upfront and Ghanian Lamine Moro at the heart of defence, were certainly the more experienced and organised side at this level and that shone through in the end. Aatma Singh in the 10th minute had the first crack at goal from distance for Sunil to expertly tip it over the bar. It was going to be the first of many good saves that Sunil would make in the game. It was end to end football thereafter as the two sides deservedly went into the break with the deadlock yet to be broken. Harpreet made two changes at the break, bringing in Dharampreet in attack and Akashdeep in defence, suggesting he wanted to make things happen. Dharampreet's injection in particular made a difference as Namdhari's wave of attacks increased. Building up to the first goal, Lotjem was denied by Sunil in the 69th while Cledson missed a couple in quick succession, one of them again denied by Sunil. Bhupinder's tireless runs from the right flank then finally brought dividends as he drove inside the box to cut back for Dharampreet. Rowan attempted to clear the shot headed for goal but only as far as Bhupinder still lurking around. The winger made no mistake with a powerful drive into the near post past Sunil's out stretched arms. That gave Namdhari the confidence required and they upped the ante further. Six minutes later Amandeep played Bhupinder on the right and his cross was feebly cleared by Rowan yet again unfortunately, who otherwise had a good game. The loose ball fell to Cledson, who this time made no mistake to stab it in from close. The win means both East Bengal FC and Namdhari now have three points with the former on top on goals scored. The Indian Air Force have one with two games to play, while SUFC have ended their campaign. First Published: July 30, 2025, 22:43 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.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Lajong FC to face Malaysian Armed Forces
Local favourites Shillong Lajong FC will set the ball rolling for Group E of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup tomorrow when they take on Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM FA), here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong. The match will kick off after the opening ceremony which will be inaugurated by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri Conrad Sangma. The local I-League side will look to build on their 2024 Durand campaign, where they stunned East Bengal in the quarter-finals before bowing out in the semi-finals to eventual champions NorthEast United FC. The Red Dragons squad features a blend of youthful homegrown talent and experienced international names. The attacking line will be led by Douglas Tardin, with local stars Figo Syndai, Phrangki Buam, and Kenstar Kharshong expected to play key roles. 'We are very excited to play our first match of the Durand Cup at home. The team is well-prepared and eager to give it our all. The environment in the camp is very positive, the boys are looking sharp, focused, and ready to step up,' says Birendra Thapa, Head Coach of Shillong Lajong Their opponents, Malaysian Armed Forces, are participating in the Durand Cup for the very first time. Representing the armed forces of Malaysia, the team is expected to bring strong discipline, fitness, and intensity to their play, making them a potentially tricky opponent for any side in the group. Speaking on the eve of the match, Malaysian Armed Forces Assistant Head Coach Masrizar bin Mizalan said, 'We are looking forward to starting our Durand Cup campaign. It's always special to represent the Malaysian Armed Forces on an international stage. The team has trained hard, and the players are motivated to perform well. Our focus is on executing our plans and playing disciplined football. SOURCE: Organisers Live on Sony Sports at 4pm
Boston Globe
24-07-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Facing budget deficit, RIPTA proposes cuts to most bus routes, eliminating 16 routes altogether
The RIPTA board of directors will then hold a special board meeting to vote on the proposed reductions, according to the agency, which did not specify a date for that meeting on Thursday. If approved, the changes would take effect on Sept. 13. Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up 'A first-class transit system is essential for driving economic development in our state,' RIPTA CEO Christopher Durand said in a statement. 'Unfortunately, revenues have not kept up with operating costs and with federal COVID relief funding being fully spent, the Authority must now amend our services to align with the resources we have.' Advertisement Through the proposed cuts, RIPTA is seeking to eliminate 16 routes altogether, including a mix of regular routes, flex, and park and ride services. (Those routes are listed below). Other changes include reductions in trip frequency or numbers of trips on 30 routes, elimination of all weekend service on nine routes, elimination of some weekend service on eight routes, and the cancellation of some entire segments on six routes, RIPTA said. Advertisement RIPTA officials said the agency relied on an independent efficiency study conducted this year to determine the proposed reductions and cuts. 'We closely analyzed key performance metrics, including ridership levels, service productivity and the cost per passenger trip of every route,' RIPTA spokesperson Cristy Raposo Perry wrote in an email when asked how RIPTA chose which routes to consider eliminating, and where service rollbacks could be made. 'Wherever possible, we spread the reductions across the system to minimize the impact on any one area,' Raposo Perry said. Last month, Durand said RIPTA would also turn to raising fares and laying off as many as On Thursday, officials said RIPTA will conduct a study to analyze impacts of a potential fare increase on 'ridership, revenue, and equity.' 'The study will help determine whether fare adjustments could be implemented in a way that supports the agency's long-term financial sustainability while minimizing hardship for riders,' RIPTA said. Asked about the potential for layoffs, Raposo Perry wrote RIPTA is 'still finalizing our plan and are taking into consideration things like retaining the employees hired to resolve the 'With the mandated RIde Anywhere program becoming permanent, we need to grow our paratransit division,' Raposo Perry wrote. 'There is also an opportunity to improve the quality of service provided by the paratransit program by reducing the number of trips outsourced. Collectively these changes will reduce the number of employees that we may have to layoff. Our goal is zero, but we are still analyzing the final budget due to these factors.' Advertisement RIPTA was left with The agency initially faced a Last month, Durand said RIPTA was able to Durand said in his statement Thursday the agency also tapped on one-time federal reimbursements and reallocated federal funding. 'While the timely implementation of these service changes is necessary, we will continue to do everything we can to preserve services that help people get to work, educational and training opportunities, and medical appointments,' Durand said. 'As we prepare for these changes, please monitor our With public hearings on the proposal days away, some transit advocates who spoke at Thursday's RIPTA board meeting before the potential cuts were unveiled said bus riders haven't been given enough time to consider what's being proposed. Advertisement 'This should have been publicized a lot better. It should have been made more transparent,' said Randall Rose, of the Kennedy Plaza Resilience Coalition. 'It's not reasonable to expect the public to comment when this information is not being unveiled yet.' Rose said he places the blame for the cuts squarely on state lawmakers – not RIPTA. 'They chose to put RIPTA through this,' Rose said. Here are the routes that may be eliminated Regular Routes: Route 23 (Arctic/Crompton/Centre of New England) Route 68 (CCRI Newport/Memorial Boulevard/First Beach) Route 69 (Narragansett/Galilee) Route 73 (Mineral Spring/Twin River/CCRI) Route 75 (Dexter/Lincoln Mall) Route 76 (Central Avenue); Route 80 (Armistice Blvd.) Route 88 (Simmons Village Service) Route 89 (Walmart Cranston) Flex Service Routes: Flex 231 (South Aquidneck) Flex 301 Rural Ride (Westerly/Hope Valley) Park & Ride Routes : Route 9x (Pascoag Park & Ride) Route 12x (Arctic/117 Express Park & Ride) Route 59x (North Smithfield/Lincoln Mall Park & Ride) Route 65x (Wakefield Park & Ride) Route 95x (Westerly Park & Ride) Route 61x, or the 'Tiverton/East Bay Park & Ride,' will have two weekday roundtrips eliminated Christopher Gavin can be reached at
