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Indian Navy FT Upset Real Kashmir FC 2-1 to Lead Durand Cup Group F

Part-time naval personnel secured a 2-1 tournament-opening victory over professional Real Kashmir with goals from Vijay Marandi and Sreyas V G.

Real Kashmir FC lost 2-1 to Indian Navy FT in the Durand Cup 2025. | Image: X/@thedurandcup
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Overview

  • Vijay Marandi scored in the sixth minute and Sreyas V G added a 70th-minute winner after Franck William Sessegnon’s 64th-minute equaliser.
  • Navy’s disciplined defensive structure at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal withstood late Real Kashmir pressure to preserve the lead.
  • The match was broadcast live on the Sony LIV platform and aired on Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD channels across India.
  • Indian Navy FT now top the Group F standings in Asia’s oldest football tournament.
  • Both teams will next face NEROCA FC and TRAU FC in their remaining round-robin fixtures.