A debut goal from Moroccan forward Hamid Ahadad proved the difference as Emami East Bengal FC overcame a stubborn Namdhari FC 1-0 in the Durand Cup. Niraj Kumar’s heroics kept Namdhari in the game, but the Red and Gold Brigade’s persistence paid off to keep them top of Group A.

Brazilian striker Clayton Silva’s four-goal performance led Diamond Harbour FC to an emphatic 8-1 victory over BSF FC in the 134th Durand Cup 2025 Group B fixture at KBK.

Sanan Mohammed’s strike early in the second half gave Jamshedpur FC a 1-0 win over a dominant Indian Army FT in Jamshedpur. Despite being under pressure for most of the match, Khalid Jamil’s side held firm to register back-to-back wins in the Durand Cup.