Kolkata: Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) have sealed their promotion to the second division of I-League, defeating Keinou Library and Sports Association 2-0 at the Naihati stadium on Wednesday.
DHFC took the lead through Narohari Shrestha in 22 minutes and Shaiborlang Kharpan sealed the deal, converting a penalty kick in the 85th minute.
With 9 points from 3 matches, DHFC have emerged Group A toppers with a round to spare in the I-League 3 playoffs and gained promotion to I-League 2.
The result also helped Kibu Vicuna’s team to book their place in the League 3 play-off final from their group.
In I-League 3, 10 teams have been divided into two groups of five each. The top two teams from each group will earn promotion to the 2024-25 I-League 2. The two group winners will contest the final to determine who will be the I-League 3 champions. TNN