Gangtok: Local outfit Denzong Boys scored a facile 2-0 victory against Royal Rangers, Delhi, to enter the pre-quarters of the 31st All India Governors Gold Cup football tournament at Paljor Stadium.
Denzong captain KC Dadul drew first blood in the 11th minute when he connected a cross fed by a teammate into the net of the Royal Rangers.
Nigerian Taurus T Manneah consolidated the lead in the 62nd minute when he scored a solo goal.
The Delhi side coached by former great Carlton Chapman could not make any dent into the strong Denzong defense.
The Denzong Boys will play against Punjab Police on September 11.
Bureau Report
First Published: Tuesday, September 08, 2009, 21:27