Shillong, Aug. 5 -- A second-half strike by forward Nasir Yasa proved to be the difference as Malaysian Armed Forces FT edged host Rangdajied United FC 1-0 in a tightly contested Group E match of the Durand Cup, which was played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Meghalaya
today.
Despite Rangdajied United dominating both possession and attacking chances, it was the Malaysian side who made their moment count. Nasir Yasa, capitalizing on a counter-attack in the 67th minute, calmly slotted the ball into the near post with a composed left-footed finish after being set up by Muhammad Arif, sealing the victory for the visiting side.
Rangdajied United head coach Aiborlang Khongjee made wholesale changes to his XI, retaining only four...