NEROCA FC Vs Indian Navy FT Highlights, Durand Cup: NFC 0-0 INFT; Honours Even In Imphal

Good afternoon and welcome to everyone joining us this Thursday. We will bring to you the build-up and live updates from the Group F, Durand Cup match between NEROCA FC and Indian Navy FT.

The match kicks off at 4pm IST. The NEROCA FC vs Indian Navy FT, Durand Cup 2025 group F match will be streamed live on the Sony LIV app and website in India. Live telecast of the game will be available on the Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD TV channels in the country.

Play gets underway amid pleasant weather conditions and a sizeable crowd, despite it being a working day, in Imphal. NEROCA FC attacking from left to right and Indian Navy from right to left in the first half.

Indian Navy goalie Bhaskar thwarts an early attempt by NEROCA FC to score. He follows the hosts' move closely and gets into a good position to block the incoming shot.

A bit of desperation appears to be creeping in, as Indian Navy forward Sreyas VG takes a long shot from way out, with the ball sailing well over the bar. Still only 25 minutes in, and one would imagine that there is enough time to craft goals rather than forcing them.

36 minutes in and we still await the opening goal. It's not that chances aren't being created, but more about the lacking clinicality in the final third for both sides so far.

After four minutes of added time, the half-time whistle rings out and the scoreline stays at 0-0. Indian Navy had a promising set piece in the last few moments but could not make the most of it. They have been the better of the two sides in terms of generating chances, though things could change radically in the second half in front of a partisan Imphal crowd.

The players return from the lemon break and the second half gets underway. NEROCA FC now attacking from right to left and Indian Navy from left to right. The hosts need the winner more desperately, if they are to advance from the group.

It's raining now at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium and NEROCA are beginning to get a bit more in the game, by way of incisive moves and forcing the Indian Navy goalie to act. Still not enough for a goal as yet.

Less than 10 minutes to go before added time in the game, and it is now or never for NEROCA FC. A draw will do no harm to Indian Navy, but would really imperil the home team's chances of qualification. Will we see a twist in this tale?

After 100 minutes of tense action, bookended by a free-for-all altercation mid-pitch and a flurry of cards, the match ends goalless in Imphal. The Sailors now have four points from two games, while NEROCA have just two from as many matches and are virtually out of contention for qualification.