Durand Cup: Doley hat-trick powers Raengdai past TRAU in a seven-goal thriller
FC Raengdai and FC1 secured victories in their respective Durand Cup matches. Mridul Doley led Raengdai to a 4-3 win over TRAU FC with a hat-trick, while FC1 defeated Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC 2-1.
Why it matters
The Durand Cup is a prestigious historic football tournament in India, and these results significantly impact the standings in Groups D and F.
FC Raengdai continued its dream debut in the 135th Durand Cup by edging home favourites Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU FC) 4-3 in a thrilling Group D match at Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal on Monday.
The newcomer produced another impressive display to register its second successive win and move to the top of the group with six points.
Mridul Doley starred with a brilliant hat-trick, scoring twice before the half-hour mark to put Raengdai in control. Akash Meitei reduced the deficit for TRAU in the 43rd minute before Chongtham Kishan Singh restored Raengdai’s two-goal advantage in first-half stoppage time. Afdal Varikkodan scored soon after the restart and an own goal by Lanchungrei Pamei in the 67th minute levelled the score at 3-3. Doley completed his hat-trick in the 79th minute to seal a memorable victory.
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