By Sachit Subba • Football • Jul 24, 2025 16:00 PM • 117 views
Nepal's Tribhuvan Army Football Club suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC in their opening match of the prestigious Durand Cup on Thursday.
The Group C clash at Jamshedpur's home ground turned into a five-goal thriller, with both teams showcasing attacking intent from the onset. Sarthak Golui opened the scoring for Jamshedpur as early as the 4th minute, putting the hosts in front with a clinical finish. However, Tribhuvan Army fought back, with forward George Prince Karki finding the back of the net in the 26th minute to restore parity. The hosts regained their lead just five minutes later when striker Manvir Singh capitalised on a defensive lapse to make it 2-1 at halftime.
In the second half, the Nepalese side displayed resilience. Defender Ananta Tamang struck in the 64th minute, levelling the score at 2-2 and breathing life back into the contest. But Jamshedpur's relentless attack paid off in the 71st minute, as Nikhil Barla netted the decisive goal to seal a hard-fought victory for the home side.
Despite the loss, Tribhuvan Army FC showed promise with their spirited performance against one of India's top-tier teams. They will be looking to bounce back when they face Ladakh FC on August 3 in their second group-stage fixture.
