PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, August 13: The Durand Cup quarterfinal draw has set up an exciting clash as Jamshedpur FC will take on Diamond Harbour FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on August 17, with kick-off at 4:00 pm.
The draw, held online earlier today, pits the Men of Steel against the I-League 2 champions, who will make their I-League debut this season.
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Diamond Harbour FC booked their place in the knockouts after finishing second in Group B with six points, showing they can hold their own against strong opposition.
Jamshedpur FC, meanwhile, arrive at the quarter-final stage in commanding form, having won all their group stage matches.
The home side has impressed with their attacking fluency and defensive discipline.
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Jamshedpur FC will be aiming to keep the momentum going in front of home fans, who have turned out in numbers for the group stage games. With both teams carrying strong credentials into this knockout clash, the match promises to be a high-intensity contest with a semifinal spot on the line.
