Christopher Kamei’s strike leads Indian Army to victory in Durand Cup

P Christopher Kamei’s first-half goal helped Indian Army FT defeat Tribhuvan Army FC 1-0 in their Durand Cup Group C match, as Tribhuvan finished with one point from three games

Hyderabad: P Christopher Kamei’s solitary first half strike ensured Indian Army FT edge past a resilient ten men Tribhuvan Army FC in a Group C fixture of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup which was played here at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur for their first win of the tournament.

Tribhuvan Army FC finished their Durand Cup campaign with one point from three matches while Indian Army has three points from two matches.

---

Tribhuavan Army started the match on the front foot controlling the possession and pace of the game and created the first real chance of the game with Gagandeep Singh palming away Gillespye Jung Karki’s header to safety. The Indian Army side started to settle into their rhythm and showed more control in possession and created chances of their own, taking the lead in the 21st minute. Wangden Tamang found P. Christopher Kamei on the edge of the box with a cross from the left wing who controlled the ball with his left foot and with a precise low shot, the experienced midfielder found the bottom corner past the diving goalkeeper.

Troubles mounted for the side from Nepal as they were reduced to 10 men in the 29th minute as goalkeeper Bikash Kuthu was shown a straight red card for a reckless foul on Liton Shil outside the penalty box while trying to stop the striker who ran free from the defence and had also rounded the keeper. The resultant free kick taken by the goal scorer Christopher Kamei hit the crossbar.