The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday announced the name of its president in its 85-year history with Kalyan Chaubey defeating the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for the top post.
The Group C game was the 40th and final of the Group stages, with the quarterfinals scheduled in Kolkata between September 9 to 12.
Second-half strikes from Youssef Atriss and Sergio Barboza Junior ensured RUFC claimed the second spot in Group B. Mumbai City FC had already qualified as group toppers.
Pedro Martin scored for the winner in the 83rd minute of the game. Odisha FC thus finished Group D with 12 points from four games and headed to Kolkata for the knockouts.
The first half saw six goals as East Bengal FC scored through Sumeet Passi (17', 34') and Silva (22') but Mumbai City FC came back from behind to make it 3-3 through goals from Greg Stewart (27') and Lalianzuala Chhangte (36', 43').
The FIFA Bureau had on August 16 suspended the AIFF from international play and revoked its right to host the Women's U17 World Cup in the nation, which was set to take place in October.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, submitted before a bench headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud that the result of suspension for AIFF is disastrous and "we will lose the right to host the World Cup.
Mohammedan SC grabbed an opening in the first minute, which put them ahead of the game. Goalkeeper Mohit Singh Dhami of Jamshedpur FC had to be attentive to get rid of the threat as Faslu Rahman found space to shoot.
Greens skipper P.C. Lallawmkima, got a brace of goals while Somesh Kothari struck the other, in a game completely controlled by the Army team. Dipu Mirdha got a consolation goal for NEUFC in stoppage time.
While L. Khongsai (55th) and Liton Shil (90+6th) scored for the Armymen, Julius Duker (89th) and Edwin Vanaspaul (90+4th) scored late goals for Chennaiyin.
