Overview

• Defender Siju headed in the opener in the 23rd minute to register Ladakh’s first-ever goal in the competition.
• Nepal’s Nirajan Dhami levelled the score just before halftime with a composed finish.
• The draw secured 1 Ladakh FC’s first point in Asia’s oldest football tournament and highlighted their defensive discipline.
• Tribhuvan Army FC dominated possession after the break but were unable to break down the debutants’ organised backline.
• Jamshedpur FC tops Group C with six points from two matches ahead of the final round of fixtures.