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JRD Tata Sports Complex Jamshedpur: P. Christopher Kamei’s precise first-half finish proved decisive as the Indian Army Football Team edged past a spirited but short-handed Tribhuvan Army FC 1–0 in a Group C clash of the 134th edition of the Durand Cup at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Tuesday.

The win handed the Indian Army their first three points of the tournament from two outings, while the campaign came to an end for the side from Nepal, who bowed out with just one point from three matches.

Tribhuvan began the game brightly and created the first real chance, with Gillespye Jung Karki rising highest in the box only to see his header tipped away by Indian Army custodian Gagandeep Singh. But the early pressure soon gave way to the Indian Army’s growing control in midfield, and they capitalised in the 21st minute.