The Indian Marine FT took a crucial point by playing a scoreless draw against Neroca FC in a Durand Cup 2025 Group-F match in the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal.
Both teams had different scoring options, but could not find the finishing touch. In the result, the Indian Marine reached the top of the current group classification with four points of a victory and a draw, while Neroca remained in third place and earned two points from so many peers.
With Real Kashmir in second place with three points of his two outings, the Group League positions will be decided in the last promotion next week.
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The wooden spoon meeting of group B saw Mohammedan Sporting achieve a victory after successive losses by declining Border Security Force FC 3-0 in the Kishore Bharati Stadium in Kolkata.
Mohammedan, which lost his previous two games against Diamond Harbor FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant (both currently on six points each), went early against BSF when Sajal Bag scored a penalty in the fifth minute. Forward Maharabam Maxion hit twice in nine minutes to complete the score for the Kolkata giant. The last one ended his campaign with three points, while BSF lost all his competitions.
The results
Group-B (Kolkata): Mohammedan Sporting 3 (Sajal Bag 5-Pen, Maharabam Maxion 21, 30) BT BSF FC 0. Group-F (Imphal): Indian Navy FT 0 Drew with Neroca FC 0.