Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) Indian Air Force stunned I-League debutants TRAU FC by a solitary goal at the Sailen Manna Stadium in Howrah in the 129h Durand Cup on Friday.
In the 65th minute, Mohammed Aqib scored from a freekick after a barren first half, which proved to be the winner.
With this win, the Indian Air Force joined Gokulam Kerala with three points apiece in Group D. The two teams will clash on August 14.
In an inconsequential Group A match in Kalyani, Army Red bounced back from a 1-2 deficit to hold Jamshedpur FC 2-2 with N. Suresh Meitei netting a brace.
The Army Red now have two points from two matches, while Jamshedpur FC opened their account with a point.
East Bengal lead Group A with six points and need a draw against Bengaluru FC on August 14 to secure a place in the semifinals.
–IANS
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