Indian Navy Football Team defeated Real Kashmir FC 2-1 in their Group F match at the 134th Durand Cup. The victory at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium marked their first tournament win since 2021. Vijay Marandi opened the scoring after six minutes when Roshan Panna delivered a cross from the right wing—the striker connected with his knee to give the Sailors an early advantage against the I-League opponents.
Real Kashmir equalized through Franck William Sessegnon on 64 minutes after receiving a long pass from Seila Toure. Sreyas V.G. restored the Navy's lead six minutes later with a precise right-footed finish from Panna's diagonal pass. Goalkeeper Bhaskar Roy and defenders Novin Gurung and Adarsh Mattummal preserved the narrow margin. The result moved the Indian Navy to the top of the Group F standings. Real Kashmir struggled to find another equalizer despite multiple substitutions and attacking pressure.
Real Kashmir equalized through Franck William Sessegnon on 64 minutes after receiving a long pass from Seila Toure. Sreyas V.G. restored the Navy's lead six minutes later with a precise right-footed finish from Panna's diagonal pass. Goalkeeper Bhaskar Roy and defenders Novin Gurung and Adarsh Mattummal preserved the narrow margin. The result moved the Indian Navy to the top of the Group F standings. Real Kashmir struggled to find another equalizer despite multiple substitutions and attacking pressure.
