Durand Cup | Raynier’s hat-trick powers Jamshedpur to easy win
Jamshedpur FC secured a 5-0 victory against Defenders FC in their Durand Cup opening match. Raynier Fernandes led the team with a hat-trick in the dominant performance.
Why it matters
The Durand Cup is a significant tournament in Indian football, and early results influence group standings.
Jamshedpur FC began its Durand Cup campaign by crushing Sri Lankan Armed Forces side Defenders FC 5-0 in the Group C clash at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday.
Debutant Raynier Fernandes starred with a brilliant hat-trick, while Aman C.K. and Devendra Murgaonkar scored one goal each during the Red Miners’ rout.
Coached by Kaizad Ambapardiwalla, Jamshedpur dominated from the outset, with Raynier netting twice inside the opening 10 minutes. Aman and Devendra added to the tally before half-time as Jamshedpur took a 4-0 lead heading into the break.
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