NorthEast United FC Blanks BSF 4-0, Inter Kashi FC Earns First Durand Cup Win
NorthEast United FC continued its impressive run in the 133rd Durand Cup, securing a 4-0 victory over BSF in a Group E match at the SAI Stadium in Kokrajhar on Friday, August 9, 2024. The win propelled NorthEast United to the top of the group standings with six points, needing just a single point in its final group league outing against Odisha FC to book a place in the quarterfinals.
Spanish striker Guillermo Fernandez emerged as the star of the show for NorthEast United, netting a brace in the 8th and 48th minutes. Jithin M.S. added to the tally in the 20th minute, while Alaaeddine Ajaraie sealed the victory with a penalty in the 90th+7 minute.
In another Group E encounter, Inter Kashi FC registered its first win of the tournament, defeating Indian Navy 2-1 at the Kishore Bharati Stadium in Kolkata. The match remained goalless until the second half, when Novin Gurung broke the deadlock for Indian Navy in the 52nd minute. However, Inter Kashi FC responded swiftly, with Nikola Stojanovic and substitute Tomba Singh scoring in quick succession in the 65th and 66th minutes, respectively.
Meanwhile, Bengaluru FC has already secured its place in the quarterfinals from Group B with an all-win record.