In a thrilling match at the 133rd Durand Cup, Bengaluru FC secured a resounding 3-0 victory against I-League side Inter Kashi FC. Spanish forward Edgar Mendez set the tone early with a penalty kick, followed by his compatriot Alberto Noguera extending the lead. The icing on the cake came from former India captain Sunil Chhetri, who came off the bench to seal the win with a headed goal from a corner kick.
Bengaluru FC Dominates Group B
Bengaluru FC, the former ISL champion, showcased their dominance in the Group B league match at the Kishore Bharati Stadium. With this win, Bengaluru FC now leads the group standings with six points.
Odisha FC Shines in Group E
Meanwhile, Odisha FC delivered a stellar second-half performance to overpower BSF FT 5-0 in a Group E encounter at the SAI Stadium in Kokrajhar.
Unforeseen Circumstances Lead to Hyderabad FC’s Withdrawal
In a surprising turn of events, Hyderabad FC withdrew from the tournament due to unforeseen circumstances. This led to the inclusion of local side Rangdajied United FC in their place in Group F, which is being held in Shillong.
Match Results
Group B (Kolkata): Bengaluru FC 3 (Edgar Mendez 17-pen, Alberto Noguera 77, Sunil Chhetri 82) defeated Inter Kashi FC 0.
Group E (Kokrajhar): Odisha FC 5 (Rahul Mukhi 55, Ashangbam Aphaoba Singh 56, Moirangthem Givson Singh 58, 80, Roshan Mukhi 78) beat BSF FT 0.
Overall, it was a thrilling day of football action at the Durand Cup, with Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC emerging as standout performers in their respective matches.