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135th Durand Cup: FC Raengdai Mark Debut With An Impressive Win Over Indian Navy
Khuman Lampak Main Stadium: FC Raengdai marked their maiden Durand Cup appearance in memorable fashion with an impressive 1-0 victory over last year's quarterfinalists, Indian Navy Football Team, in a Group D fixture of the 135th Durand Cup at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal on Thursday.
Substitute Khaidem Amarjit Singh scored the decisive goal in the 58th minute, handing the Manipuri outfit a historic first-ever Durand Cup goal and a deserved victory.
Indian Navy head coach Akash Kamble named an experienced starting XI featuring several players with Indian Super League (ISL) and Indian Football League experience, including Bhaskar Roy, Novin Gurung, Adersh Mattummal, Sreyas V.G., Vijay J., Brijesh Giri, Maibam Deny Singh and Vijay Marandi. In contrast, FC Raengdai head coach Kshetrimayum Birbal Singh opted for a youthful all-Indian lineup as the club made its maiden appearance in the Durand Cup.
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