Ludhiana, April 6: In an exhilarating match of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26, Diamond Harbour FC secured a narrow 5-4 victory against Namdhari FC on Monday. The match took place at the Namdhari Football Stadium in Ludhiana.
This victory strengthens Diamond Harbour’s position at the top of the league table, extending their lead over second-placed Srinidhi Deccan FC to four points. Antonio Moyano delivered an outstanding performance in midfield, scoring one goal and providing three assists, earning him the title of ‘Player of the Match.’
After a cautious start, Diamond Harbour took control of the game. They opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when Moyano executed a precise free-kick that reached Afolabi, who calmly slotted the ball into the net, making it 1-0. Just four minutes later, Luka Majsen doubled the lead.
Namdhari responded in the 30th minute. Francis Nuer Ado scored with a precise header from a free-kick taken by Silenthang Lotjem, narrowing the gap. Despite pressure from the home team in the closing moments of the first half, Diamond Harbour maintained their lead going into the halftime break.
Namdhari started the second half with vigor, equalizing in the 47th minute thanks to a stunning long-range shot from Manveer Singh, making the score 2-2.
Coach Vikuna adjusted his strategy to regain control, bringing Pintu Mehta onto the field in the 62nd minute. Diamond Harbour came close to retaking the lead in the 74th minute, but Neeraj Kumar made a brilliant save to deny Joby Justin’s artistic effort.
The match intensified in its final moments. Moyano calmly scored again in the 82nd minute, giving the visitors a 3-2 lead, but Namdhari quickly retaliated. Just three minutes later, Dharmpreet equalized with a superb curling shot, making it 3-3.
In the 87th minute, the tide turned once more when a set-piece from Moyano found Lalliansanga Renthlei, who headed the ball into the net, restoring Diamond Harbour’s lead.
In stoppage time, Halicharan Narzary sealed the match with a powerful low strike in the 94th minute. However, an unexpected twist came in the 97th minute when Lamin Moro scored with a header from Bhupinder Singh’s cross, bringing the score to 5-4. Despite this late drama, Diamond Harbour successfully claimed all three points in this thrilling encounter.
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