Sreenidi Deccan FC begin season with win over Diamond Harbour
Sreenidi Deccan FC opened their Indian Football League campaign with a 1-0 win over Diamond Harbour FC in Kolkata. Fabrice Kah scored the lone goal, while goalkeeper Aryan Lamba saved a penalty to secure three points
Hyderabad: Sreenidi Deccan FC began their 2025-26 Indian Football League campaign with a 1-0 victory over newly promoted Diamond Harbour FC at the Kalyani Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.
The Deccan Warriors started the game on a positive note, creating several early chances from the wings and through set-pieces. Although they were unable to find the back of the net in the first half, they remained defensively resilient in the final quarter-hour to ensure the scores were level at the break.
The Warriors began the second half with the same intensity, continuing to create opportunities from wide areas. Their persistence paid off in the 60th minute when Lalromawia’s delivery from a set-piece was glanced on by David at the near post, allowing Fabrice Kah to tap home and score his first goal in the Indian Football League.
As the Deccan Warriors looked to protect their lead, substitute goalkeeper Aryan Lamba produced a moment of brilliance after a penalty was awarded to the hosts following Jagdeep’s foul inside the box. With all eyes on him, Aryan dived to his right to make a crucial save and preserve the lead.
Both teams pushed for another goal in the closing stages, but the Deccan Warriors held firm to secure all three points in their season opener.
Sreenidi Deccan FC will next face Chanmari FC in Aizawl on March 7.
