Overview
- The goalless stalemate at Khuman Lampak saw both sides locked in a defensive struggle with midfielders dominating possession.
- NEROCA head coach Gyan Moyon made three changes to his starting XI and switched to a 4-2-3-1 formation in search of a breakthrough.
- In the final minutes, substitute Sadananda Singh set up Sreyas to hit the post and NEROCA’s Gomado failed to convert a similar late chance.
- The draw keeps Indian Navy FT atop Group F and requires only a point in their last match to secure progression to the Durand Cup knockouts.
- NEROCA FC sits third in the group and must win their final fixture to keep their knockout hopes alive.