Bodoland FC defeats FC1 3-0 in Durand Cup group match

On 6 August 2026, Bodoland FC recovered from a 6‑0 opening loss to NorthEast United by beating FC1 3‑0 in a Group F Durand Cup fixture at Guwahati’s Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium. Robinson Rendon opened the scoring in the 57th minute, heading in a cross from Halicharan Narzary. Substitutes Rituraj Mohan (78') and Aron Thapa (82') added two late goals, turning a one‑goal lead into a comfortable win. Before kickoff, FC1 captain Ikhlaq Fayaz presented Narzary with a sapling as part of a water‑conservation and climate‑awareness campaign tied to the tournament. Coach Vikash Panthi’s tactical adjustments were credited for the rapid second‑half surge. The victory moved Bodoland to three points from two matches, keeping the group tightly contested, while FC1 remained level on points but behind Bodoland on goal difference. NorthEast United stayed atop the group unbeaten.