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SC Delhi and East Bengal secure Durand Cup semi-final spots
SC Delhi and East Bengal FC have secured their places in the semi-finals of the 135th Durand Cup following their respective quarter-final victories.
In Ranchi, SC Delhi staged a significant second-half comeback to defeat debutants FC Raengdai 5-1. Despite an early long-range goal from Raengdai’s Chongtham Kishan Singh that gave the Manipur side a 1-0 lead, substitute Joseph Sunny scored twice in the second half to turn the tide. Additional goals from Rodriguinho, Juan Sebastian Peña, and Augustine Lalrochana completed the victory for SC Delhi.
In Kolkata, East Bengal FC advanced to the semi-finals with a 1-0 win over Indian Army FT. The decisive goal was a first-half header by PV Vishnu in the 38th minute, assisted by a cross from Christopher Ikonomidis. Although Vishnu sustained an injury during the goal, East Bengal maintained a solid defense to secure the win. The semi-final match between East Bengal and SC Delhi is scheduled for August 19 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
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Durand Cup · Durand Cup · East Bengal FC · FC Raengdai · Indian Army FT · Indian Army Football Team · SC Delhi
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- [● 2 SOURCES] SC Delhi defeated FC Raengdai 5-1 in a Durand Cup quarter-final. www.newsx.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] East Bengal FC is scheduled to face the Indian Army Football Team in the Durand Cup quarterfinals.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] East Bengal FC recently defeated Al Arabi 4-1 to qualify for the AFC Champions League Two group stage.
- [● 2 SOURCES] SC Delhi has advanced to the Durand Cup semifinals. www.newsx.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Chongtham Kishan Singh scored for FC Raengdai in the 9th minute. www.newsx.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Indian Army Football Team won all three matches in Group B to reach the quarterfinals.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rodriguinho, Juan Sebastian Peña, and Augustine Lalrochana scored for SC Delhi. www.newsx.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Substitute Joseph Sunny scored two goals for SC Delhi in the 57th and 67th minutes. www.newsx.com · www.newindianexpress.com