Indian Army Dominates Assam Rifles 3-0 in Durand Cup Clash

Alan Thapa and Sunil B's strikes, plus Pradeep Singh's penalty, secure a 3-0 win for the Indian Army Football Team against Assam Rifles FT in Durand Cup. The victory lifts the Army team to second in Group D, trailing Jamshedpur FC. (ANI)

The Indian Army Football Team triumphed 3-0 against Assam Rifles FT in their Group D encounter at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in the ongoing Durand Cup. Key performances by Alan Thapa and Sunil B, complemented by a penalty conversion from Pradeep Singh, ensured the Army team collected all three points.

Assam Rifles' Head Coach Vikash Panthi fielded a youthful squad, but the experienced Army lineup, led by Alan Thapa and Samir Murmu, proved overwhelming. The Army team dominated possession and utilized high pressing to keep the Assam Rifles side on the backfoot.

Despite a commendable effort by Assam Rifles goalkeeper Shobhan Dev Biswas, Alan Thapa's seventh-minute goal set the tone. Pradeep Singh doubled the lead with a penalty in the second half, and Sunil B secured victory with a long-range strike in the final moments. Assam Rifles' attempts to score were thwarted by lack of composure and effective defense from the Army side. (ANI)