Navy XI blank local Garhwal Heroes 3-0 in Durand Cup

New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) Saji D Silva scored a brace as Indian Navy XI, Kochi, blanked local challengers Garhwal Heroes 3-0 while IAF XI, Delhi beat Amity United, Haryana 2-1 in the qualifying round ties of the 119th Osians Durand cup football tournament here today.

Silva found the net in the 22nd and 78th minutes while team mate GJ Sajith rounded off the tally in the 66th minute.

Earlier, a brace by WP Singh helped IAF XI beat Amity United 2-1 in an evenly contested match. Tushar reduced the margin for the Haryana side.

Tomorrow's matches: XIGR VS SAIL Kolkata 1300 hrs Army Green vs Shimla Young, Delhi 1500 hrs UNI PDS VA GC2050