Published on Aug 13:
GUWAHATI: Local boy and former India international Halicharan Narzary produced a stunning individual performance for Bodoland FC, scoring four goals and providing two assists as they cruised to a 6-0 victory over local rivals Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC in their final Group F fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Halicharan Narzary scored twice in each half, while Kaushik Daimari and Gwgwmsar Gayary also found the net after the break as Bodoland FC secured a commanding victory. Despite the emphatic win and finishing with six points from three matches, Bodoland FC missed out on a quarter-final berth as one of the best second-placed teams, with East Bengal FC and Jamshedpur FC also finishing on six points but boasting superior goal differences.
Meanwhile, Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC ended their campaign without a point for the second consecutive season.
Quarter final schedules:
Aug 16: SC Delhi vs FC Raengdai, Ranchi, Kick off 4-00 PM
Aug 16: Indian Army FT vs East Bengal FC, Kolkata, Kick of 7-00 PM
August 17: Mohun Bagan vs Jamshedpur FC, Kolkata, Kick off 4-00 PM
Aug 17: NEUFC vs Shillong Lajong FC. Shillong, Kick off 7-00 PM.
PHOTO CAPTION: Halicharan Narzary celebrating after scoring a goal.