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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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By: Sports Bureau
Indian Air Force held firm at the end to notch up the win. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Indian Air Force FT secured a 2-1 victory over Sri Lankan Army side Defenders FC in a Group C match of the 135th Durand Cup at the Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi on Wednesday.
- 25th minute: Somananda Singh gave Indian Air Force the lead.
- 68th minute: The Airmen doubled their advantage when Defenders FC’s K.D.S. Sankalpa inadvertently turned Mohammad Aquib’s cross into his own net while attempting a clearance.
- 70th minute: The Sri Lankan team responded quickly as N.M. Aflal pulled one back.
Indian Air Force held firm for the remainder of the match to secure all three points.
With the win, Indian Air Force moved level on points with Jamshedpur FC in the group standings. Jamshedpur, however, retains the lead on the table due to its superior goal difference (+5 against +1).
The result: Group C: Indian Air Force 2 (Somananda Singh 25, K.D.S Sankalpa 68-og) bt Defenders FC 1 (N.M. Aflal 70).
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Indian Air Force Beats Defenders FC 2-1 in Durand Cup Group C Match