Category: Press Releases

Durand Cup breakthrough The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was alive with energy on Friday evening. In the middle of that roar, it was a moment of instinct, almost accidental, that changed everything for Shillong Lajong. Damait Lyngdoh swung his foot, looking to deliver a cross, but instead, the ball found its way past the goalkeeper and… Continue reading “To contribute to the club’s history is an honour” – Damait Lyngdoh savours Durand Cup breakthrough

    Mohun Bagan Super Giant – 1 (Thapa 68’)                              Emami East Bengal FC – 2  (Diamantakos 38’(P) 52’)   Kolkata, Aug 17, 2025: Emami East Bengal prevailed 2-1 over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in a thrilling 134th IndianOil Durand Cup quarterfinal clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata, courtesy a brace… Continue reading Emami East Bengal prevail in thrilling Kolkata derby to make semi-finals

Jamshedpur FC – 0                                                                Diamond Harbour FC – 2 (Sairuatkima 3’, 41’)   Jamshedpur, August 17, 2025: In a stunning quarter-final at the JRD Tata Sports Complex, Diamond Harbour FC delivered one of the biggest shocks of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup, defeating Jamshedpur FC 2–0 to storm into the semifinals. Inspired by a brilliant… Continue reading Ruatkima Brace Fires Diamond Harbour Past Jamshedpur into Durand Cup Semifinals

  Bodoland FC – 0                                                                NorthEast United FC – 4 (Alaaeddine Ajaraie 29’, 61’, Andy 53’, Parthib 90+2’)   Kokrajhar, August 16, 2025: Defending champions NorthEast United FC produced a commanding performance to overpower Bodoland FC 4–0 in front of a packed SAI Stadium, marching into the semi-finals of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup. Moroccan… Continue reading NorthEast United outclass Bodoland to set up repeat Shillong clash

Shillong Lajong FC – 2 (Damait 69’, Sana 79’ (P))                                Indian Navy FT – 1 (Vijay Marandi 38’)     Shillong, August 16, 2025: Shillong Lajong FC came from behind to overcome Indian Navy FT 2-1 in the first quarterfinal of the IndianOil Durand Cup which was played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to… Continue reading Shillong Lajong FC overcome Indian Navy FT for their second straight semi-final

Kolkata, 13 August, 2025: The Durand Cup Organising Committee (DCOC) has unveiled the eagerly awaited quarterfinal fixtures of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup, to be played across four cities on 16 and 17 August 2025. Saturday, 16 August Shillong: Shillong Lajong FC vs Indian Navy FT – Jawahar Lal Nehru (JLN) Stadium Kokrajhar: Bodoland FC… Continue reading Quarterfinal Line-ups Announced

“We play not just to win, but to rekindle the love for football in our beautiful state of Manipur,” declares a NEROCA FC official, Nixon Rajkumar voice trembling with emotion as the team prepared to face challenges with unyielding spirit. As orange-clad fans stream into Khuman Lampak Stadium, it’s a moment that captures the soul… Continue reading NEROCA FC, the forerunner of Manipur’s football dream

Growing up amidst the golden beaches and football-crazy streets of Goa, Vincy Barreto’s love for the beautiful game began early. For many youngsters in the coastal state, wearing the colors of a big club like Dempo SC is a dream — and for Vincy, it became a reality through sheer hard work and determination. That… Continue reading From Goa’s shores to Durand Cup Glory: Vincy Barreto aims for the title with Jamshedpur FC

Bodoland FC – 4 (Timothi Narzary 25’, Pedro Astray 37’ [P], Gwgwmsar Gayary 40’, Abdul Samed Ango 82’) ITBP FT – 0   Kokrajhar, August 12, 2025: Bodoland FC capped off a dream group stage campaign in the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup with a commanding 4–0 victory over ITBP FT, here at the SAI Stadium,… Continue reading Bodoland FC blank ITBP FT to seal historic quarterfinal spot

  TRAU FC – 1 (Nelson 29’)                                                          Indian Navy FT – 2 (Pintu 87’, Sreyas 90+3)     Imphal, August 12, 2025: Late goals by Pintu Mahata and Sreyas V.G ensured Indian Navy FT overturn a one goal deficit to overcome local side TRAU FC 2-1 and book their spot in the quarterfinals from Group… Continue reading Late goals sends Indian Navy FT into the quarterfinals