Kolkata, April 25: Diamond Harbour FC strengthened their grip at the top of the points table in the ongoing Indian Football League by winning their first match of the Championship Round against Chanmari FC 2–0 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium on Saturday evening.
In a tight contest where both teams played attacking football and posed several attacking threats, Diamond Harbour FC found the net twice. In the 26th minute, Chanmari FC created their first real threat when they started a goal-bound move. Melroy intercepted and initially saved the attack, but Ruatsanga got the ball and launched a grounded shot, though it missed by inches.
In the next minute, Diamond Harbour FC launched an attack, but Paul’s effort was saved by the keeper, and from the rebound, Diamond Harbour FC again failed to capitalize. However, in the 35th minute, DHFC took the lead. From the left inside corner of the box, Moyano sent the ball into the net to give his side the lead.
The second half started with the same intensity, though both defenses were firm. When the match seemed like either side could score and both teams kept attempting, DHFC got their second goal. In the 87th minute, Bryce Miranda, on a counterattack from the left, sent a cross into the box which Ramdinthara headed into the net to double the lead and secure all three points.
With this win, after playing 10 matches, they have taken their points tally to 25, twelve goals plus, and retained their top spot, opening up a seven-point gap over second-placed Sreenidi Deccan. As the Championship Round becomes more intense among the six teams, debutants Diamond Harbour FC have strengthened their push for promotion to the Indian Super League.
The victory also highlighted their consistency and determination as they continued their impressive campaign, keeping their promotion hopes firmly in their own hands.
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