Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Indian Air Force Beats Defenders FC 2-1 in Durand Cup
The Indian Air Force football team played a game against a team from Sri Lanka called Defenders FC.
They won 2-1.
A player named Naorem Somananda Singh scored the first goal with a great shot.
Later, a defender from the other team accidentally kicked the ball into his own net, giving the Air Force a second goal.
The Sri Lankan team scored one more goal, but it wasn’t enough to win.
The Air Force had more chances and more control of the ball, which helped them win the game.
Indian Air Force Football Team won 2-1 over Sri Lanka's Defenders FC in Group C.
Naorem Somananda Singh scored the opening goal with a right‑footed strike.
Defenders FC's KDS Sankalpa own‑goal doubled the lead in the 68th minute.
NM Aflal netted a consolation goal, sparking a late rally for Defenders FC.
Airmen dominated possession (66%) and shots (20) to secure all three points.
- Who
- Indian Air Force Football Team and Defenders FC
- What
- 2-1 victory for the Indian Air Force in a Durand Cup Group C match
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Ranchi, India
- Why
- Airmen dominated play, scored, and benefited from an own‑goal
- Score
- 2-1
- Date
- Wednesday
- Venue
- Birsa Munda Football Stadium, Ranchi
- Teams
- Indian Air Force Football Team vs Defenders FC
- Possession
- Indian Air Force 66%
- Shots
- Indian Air Force 20, Defenders FC 3