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Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC: Local side Bodoland FC (BDFC) registered their first win of the 134th Durand Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over debutants Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC (KAMSFC) in a tightly-contested Group D clash at the SAI Stadium here on Thursday.

Karbi Anglong struck first through Nigerian forward Joseph Mayowa Olaleye, but Bodoland responded swiftly with an equaliser from Gwgwmsar Gayary in the 37th minute. Colombian striker Robinson calmly slotted home at the hour mark to secure all three points for the local side.

BDFC head coach Vikash Panthi fielded a strong 4-2-3-1 lineup led by Colombian striker Robinson Blandon Rendon, while KAMSFC’s head coach C A Laldinsang Pudaite made four changes from their last game, with Nigerian forward Joseph Mayowa Olaleye spearheading the attack.