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Godavari FC qualify for I-League 3 final round despite defeat

hellohimachalse@gmail.com 31 Oct 2026 1 hour ago

Hyderabad: Godavari Football Club suffered a 3-1 defeat against local side Nongseh Sports Club in their final Group C match of the I-League 3 in Shillong.

However, the defeat could not stop Godavari FC from creating history by qualifying for the final round as the second-best team.

Godavari FC dominated the first half and put up an impressive performance, taking the lead through Sunil. However, the home side managed to equalise before half-time, making it 1-1.

With qualification at stake, Nongseh Sports Club came back stronger in the second half, knowing that only a victory would keep their hopes of reaching the final round alive. The home side scored twice more to seal a 3-1 victory.

Despite the setback, Godavari FC secured qualification for the final round through their impressive performances in the group stage.

The qualification marks a historic milestone for Andhra Pradesh football, as Godavari FC become the first team from the State to qualify for the I-League 3 final round.

The achievement is a proud moment for Andhra Pradesh football and a testament to the team’s determination, hard work and fighting spirit throughout the competition.

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