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    135th Durand Cup: NEROCA down nine-man FC Raengdai to end group stage with win
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    135th Durand Cup: NEROCA Down Nine-man FC Raengdai To End Group Stage With Win

    By IANS News August 12, 2026 • 20:34 PM View: 157
    Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC: NEROCA FC came from behind to beat nine-man FC Raengdai 3-1 and end their group-stage campaign on a winning note in the 135th Durand Cup at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal on Wednesday.

    FC Raengdai took the lead in the 19th minute through Jonah Kamei, but NEROCA restored parity eight minutes later after Thoudam Nani Singh turned the ball into his own net. Raengdai were reduced to nine men in the second half after P.M. Rakeveiche and Soraisham Surjakanta Singh were shown red cards within four minutes of each other, forcing the side from Noney to play the final 30 minutes with nine players.

    NEROCA took the lead in the 89th minute when substitute Chabungbam Linky Meitei headed home to put his side ahead. Yumnam Renedy Meitei then added a third in stoppage time to complete the comeback. The victory saw NEROCA finish their Group D campaign with four points from three matches, while FC Raengdai, who had already secured their place in the quarter-finals, finished with six points from their three matches.

    TAGS NEROCA FC FC Raengdai Durand Cup Khuman Lampak Main Stadium Jonah Kamei
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