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Afridi Buyamayum double strike helps TRAU FC beat Indian Navy 2-1
Afridi Buyamayum scored twice as TRAU FC beat Indian Navy 2-1 in their final Group D match of the Durand Cup at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal on Sunday. Navy dominated…
The Story in Brief
Afridi Buyamayum scored twice as TRAU FC beat Indian Navy 2-1 in their final Group D match of the Durand Cup at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal on Sunday. Navy dominated with 26 attempts on goal, but TRAU goalkeeper Tajuddin’s inspired performance held them at bay. Buyamayum opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a right-footer from outside the box. Navy equalised through Khullakpam Zahir Khan seconds after the second-half restart, but Buyamayum restored TRAU’s lead in the 60th minute with a stunning strike. TRAU finished second in the group with four points, while Navy ended with three. Both sides were eliminated as debutants FC Raengdai topped the group and advanced to the quarterfinals.
The Indian Opinion
The Durand Cup often gets lost in the noise of bigger leagues, but this match showed grit matters more than possession stats. Navy had 26 attempts but only one goal, a reminder that shooting without finishing is wasted effort. The real story is TRAU’s goalkeeper Tajuddin, who kept his side alive. The question now: will smaller clubs get more support to spring such upsets, or will the focus remain on the usual powerhouses?
Sources (2): thehindu.com, newindianexpress.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
