Though today's encounter was spoiled by incessant rain and a slushy outfield, both sides played a spririted game and were locked 1-1 at the interval. For Trau Club, the match-winner came in the 12th minute of the second half when centre-forward NG Rahikanta slotted home amid a goalmouth melee.

Army XI, Vasco qualify

NEW DELHI: Army XI qualified for the quarter-finals of the Durand Cup football tournament defeating Indian Air Force 1-0 in the pre-quarter-final league match here today. In another match, Mathew D'Costa's strike in the 89th minute took Vasco Sports Club (Goa) past Indian Navy and into the quarter-finals as the second team to qualify.

Army XI, who avenged their Governer's Gold Cup title loss againstNepal XI yesterday, had the edge over Delhi Soccer League champions IAF today. Army tasted success in the 17th minute when Devnath struck after moving in tandem from right with Saroj Gurung and Johny Gengmei.

The Vasco-Indian Navy match was a dull and slow affair with the goal coming in the closing minutes. Vasco, who defeated Bhutan XI by a solitary goal yesterday, capitalised on a move from right by Lius Hicks and Mohammed Hassan. Mathew d' Costa got the pass and who scored without much fuss.