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.