South United FC opened its 135th IndianOil Durand Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over CISF Protectors in the Group A match at Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on July 29. Rishik broke the deadlock after a rebound from Rowan James’ corner header, and substitute Ashish Chetry doubled the lead with a close‑range finish from an Abhiram cross. Coach Kaja Mohideen Bhadussa deployed an attacking 3‑4‑3 formation, securing all three points while keeping a clean sheet. All 43 tournament matches will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on SonyLIV.
Entities: Ashish Chetry · CISF Protectors · Kaja Mohideen Bhadussa · Rishik · South United FC