Durand Cup: Chennaiyin FC book quarterfinals spot with win over Neroca
The Group C game was the 40th and final of the Group stages, with the quarterfinals scheduled in Kolkata between September 9 to 12.
The Group C game was the 40th and final of the Group stages, with the quarterfinals scheduled in Kolkata between September 9 to 12.
In what was another highly impressive and professional display by HFC in Group C, the Manolo Marquez-managed side now has three wins from three games and their top striker Bartholomew Ogbeche, who had his second brace of the tournament, also climbed on top of the highest scorer's chart
This was the first game in Group C and more importantly, the first-ever Durand Cup football match in the state of Manipur.
Following their thrilling 4-3 win over Punjab FC, Gift Raikhan opted for just one change - a straight swap at the back with Manjit Sharma replacing Rojen Meetei.
With just five I-League games to go for NEROCA FC this season, they find themselves occupying the dreaded relegation spot.
The half ended with another rasping drive by the Gambian Cessay which was parried away by Thapa.
Birthday boy Dipanda Dicka notched a brace and Akram Moghrabi netted the winner as Mohun Bagan beat NEROCA FC 3-2…
An 86th-minute strike by Aryn Williams sealed a vital 1-0 win for NEROCA FC over Churchill Brothers at the Khuman…
Underlining the importance of Manipur as a footballing state, its Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh said he will go all…
After a disappointing humbling against Neroca FC in the last outing, Aizawl FC will want to bounce back to keep…
