Saurav sadhukhan

Indian Air Force Football Team: Namdhari FC came back from a goal down and continued their winning run in the 134th Durand Cup with a commanding 4-2 victory over Indian Air Force Football Team in a crucial Group A clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) here on Sunday.

Samuel K. opened the scoring for the Airmen in the 7th minute, but the I-League side responded with goals from Cledson Dasilva (penalty, 37’), Amandeep Singh (45’), and second-half strikes from Dharmpreet Singh (60’) and substitute Seilenthang Lotjem (74’) to secure all three points. Despite a late goal from Sankit in the 78th minute, the Airmen could not mount a comeback.

Both teams came out with attacking intent, starting in a 4-4-2 formation. Indian Air Force coach Priya Darshan relied on the experienced attacking duo of Saurav Sadhukhan and Aman Khan, while Namdhari FC head coach Harpreet Singh fielded a strong XI led by Brazilian striker Cledson Dasilva and winger Bhupinder Singh.