Defending champions Gokulam Kerala FC and Army Red superior to the quarter-finals of the a hundred and thirtieth Durand Cup soccer event from Group D, defeating Assam Rifles 7-2 and Hyderabad FC 2-1 respectively, right here on Sunday.
The Army Red crew grew to become the second service aspect after Army Green to progress to the knockout levels of the event.
The remaining group fixtures collectively had been extraordinarily contrasting in nature. While the sport between the Reds and ISL aspect Hyderabad FC was tight and cagey in Vivekananda Yubbharti Krirangan (VYBK), it rained targets on the Kalyani Stadium, the place Assam Rifles and Gokulam Kerala clashed.
The Malabarians confirmed no mercy and took an emphatic 4-1 lead at half time.
Nigerian striker Chisom Elvis Chikatara gave Gokulam the lead within the first minute. Goa ahead Beneston Picton Barreto hit a brace within the first half whereas Rahim Osumanu additionally added to the tally.
In the second half, Chikatara added a double to his identify to finish his hat-trick, his first of the event this 12 months. Substitute Sourav additionally joined the motion and scored a aim for himself within the 61st minute.
Assam Rifles, nonetheless, scored Soibam Roger Singh (36) and Samujal Rabha (63′).
In the second recreation of VYBK, Army Red continued their stellar run and defeated Hyderabad FC 2-1.
Army Red’s Litton Sheil made a brace and was the star of the match. Kaustav Dutta scored the one aim for Hyderabad FC.
The first half was very thrilling with each the groups taking part in equally effectively. Liton broke the impasse within the thirty second minute, however Kaustav Dutta of Hyderabad did effectively to equalize two minutes later.
Army Red performed a really aggressive recreation within the second half and Liton did effectively to attain the profitable aim for the Reds, serving to his crew attain the quarter-finals.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
