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Indian Air Force Beats Defenders FC 2-1 in Durand Cup Group C Match
In a Group C match of the 135th Durand Cup held at Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi on July 29, 2026, Indian Air Force FT defeated Sri Lankan Army side Defenders FC 2-1. Somananda Singh gave the Indian Air Force the lead in the 25th minute. The Airmen doubled their advantage in the 68th minute when Defenders FC's K.D.S. Sankalpa scored an own goal while attempting to clear Mohammad Aquib's cross. Defenders FC responded quickly as N.M. Aflal pulled one back in the 70th minute, but Indian Air Force held firm to secure three points. With this win, Indian Air Force moved level on points with Jamshedpur FC in the group standings, though Jamshedpur retains the lead due to a superior goal difference (+5 against +1).
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