Imphal, Aug. 10 -- I-League outfit Real Kashmir FC clinched a convincing 3-1 victory over NEROCA FC in a crucial Group F encounter of the 134th Durand Cup at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium today.

The win propelled the Snow Leopards to the top of the group with six points from three games, effectively wrapping up their group-stage campaign. NEROCA FC, meanwhile, concluded their campaign with just two points.

The final group fixture between Indian Navy FT and TRAU FC, scheduled for August 12, will now decide which team progresses to the knockout stage as Group F winners.

NEROCA FC head coach Gyan Moyon made two alterations to his starting XI, bringing in Kabrabam Arun Kumar Singh and Saphaba Singh Telem, replacing Nonganba Singh Akoijam a...