Army Green wins 2016 Durand Cup Football Title

Army Green has won the 2016 Durand Cup Football Title by defeating Neroca FC. It was the 128th edition of the Durand Cup.
In the regular period of the final match played at Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi, both teams failed to score goal. But in penalty shootout Army Green defeated Neroca FC by 6-5 penalties score. Neroca FC is the first team from Manipur to compete in this prestigious tournament.
Captains

• Army Green: PC Llawmkina.
• Neroca FC: Lalit Thapa (Goalkeeper).

About Durand Cup Football Title

• The Durand Cup is a prestigious football tournament of India.
• It the oldest football tournament in Asia and third oldest in the world after Football Association Cup of England and Scotland Football Association Cup.

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016