Durand Cup: Chennaiyin FC book quarterfinals spot with win over Neroca
The Group C game was the 40th and final of the Group stages, with the quarterfinals scheduled in Kolkata between September 9 to 12.
The Group C game was the 40th and final of the Group stages, with the quarterfinals scheduled in Kolkata between September 9 to 12.
In what was another highly impressive and professional display by HFC in Group C, the Manolo Marquez-managed side now has three wins from three games and their top striker Bartholomew Ogbeche, who had his second brace of the tournament, also climbed on top of the highest scorer's chart
This was the first game in Group C and more importantly, the first-ever Durand Cup football match in the state of Manipur.
Following their thrilling 4-3 win over Punjab FC, Gift Raikhan opted for just one change - a straight swap at the back with Manjit Sharma replacing Rojen Meetei.
With just five I-League games to go for NEROCA FC this season, they find themselves occupying the dreaded relegation spot.
Danish' Farooq's header in the 42nd minute was enough for Real Kashmir to move to 22 points from 14 matches in the ongoing season of I-League.
For Kashmir, their ambitions have been concentrated on the upper dominions of the league, but have lagged behind in the context of the title race.
Mohun Bagan were reduced to 10 players after captain Dhanachandra Singh was sent off for handling a goal-bound ball at the one-hour mark.
Debutants TRAU FC registered their maiden I-League victory as they beat local rivals NEROCA FC 2-1 in the first Imphal derby of the I-League 2019-20.
Jaime Colado netted twice while Juan Mera and Marcus Espada scored one each to help East Bengal register the win after two consecutive draws.
