Welcome to the Live Blog of the Durand Cup Group E fixture between Rangdajied United FC and Malaysian Armed Forces. The fixture will take place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Ground) in Shillong and the match kicks off at 7:00 PM IST.
Both the teams are still looking to break the goal dreadlock after 45 minutes.
Malaysian Armed Forces' Mohammed Arif has been given a yellow card by the referee.
The game is evenly poised after 15 minutes as both the teams are looking for a breakthrough.
The match gets underway at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Ground) in Shillong.
Here's the playing XI of both the teams.
The match will kick off at 7:00 PM IST and shall be live streamed on Sony LIV App in India. The telecast of the same will be in Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD TV channels.
Rangdajied United FC will take on Malaysian Armed Forces in their second group stage match of the Durand Cup 2025. The game will be played under the floodlights at the historic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Ground) in Shillong.
Rangdajied lost their first game 3–1 to local rivals Shillong Lajong and must win this match to keep their hopes alive for reaching the quarterfinals. Malaysian Armed Forces, on the other hand, have already lost both their matches: 6–0 to Shillong Lajong and 3–1 to NorthEast United and are out of contention.
Rangdajied United have shown attacking potential but need to tighten up in defence. Malaysian Armed Forces have struggled badly in defence, conceding 9 goals in 2 games. They are playing for pride and a better finish.
Rangdajied are the favourites to win, especially with home support in Shillong. Malaysian Armed Forces will look to avoid another heavy defeat. Expect an attacking game with chances at both ends. The match is expected to be a high-energy encounter with Rangdajied likely to bounce back strongly.
