Imphal, Aug. 12 -- Pintu Mahata and Sreyas V.G scripted a dramatic turnaround for Indian Navy FT, as the servicemen came from behind to edge past hosts TRAU FC 2-1 in a gripping Group F finale of the 134th Durand Cup at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium here today.
Trailing for most of the match after a 29th-minute opener from TRAU's Nelson Singh, Navy showed nerves of steel and attacking perseverance, with Pintu drawing them level in the 87th minute before Sreyas stunned the home crowd with a stoppage-time winner. The result sees Indian Navy FT top
the group with seven points, pipping Real Kashmir FC (six points) to a spot in the quarterfinals.
The opening exchanges were frantic, with Navy pressing high and launching wave after wave of at...