In the Calcutta Football League, Diamond Harbour FC and NBP Rainbow AC played an exciting match that ended in a thrilling 2-2 tie. Fans were on the fence of their seats the entire time due to the thrilling highlights and fast goals of the contest.
Match Summary
| Item | Details |
| Teams | Diamond Harbour FC vs. NBP Rainbow AC |
| Final Score | 2–2 |
| Date & Venue | 30th August (Bata Stadium Ground) |
| Key Moments | Vishnu T M 58′, Paul Ramfangzauva 63′, Akash Hemram 66′, Souvik Ghosal 79′; 2 yellow cards each |
| Man of the Match | Not specified |
| League Impact | Both teams gain a point, keeping the Group B race tight in the Calcutta football league |
[REPORT] Goal Breakdown
- 58′ – NBP Rainbow AC 1–0
Scorer: Vishnu T M
Description: Rainbow AC took the lead right away as Vishnu T M scored with a flawless finish.
Context: The second half of this Calcutta Football League’s match was competitive, with the goal setting the tone.
- 63′ – Diamond Harbour FC 1–1
Scorer: Paul Ramfangzauva
Description: Paul Ramfangzauva quickly equalized for Diamond Harbour with a calm, clinical strike.
Context: The equalizer lifted Diamond Harbour’s spirits and made the match even more intense.
- 66′ – Diamond Harbour FC 2–1
Scorer: Akash Hemram
Description: Diamond Harbour took the lead when Akash Hemram took advantage of a defensive mistake.
Context: Rainbow AC had to pursue the game after Diamond Harbour gained momentum thanks to this score.
- 79′ – NBP Rainbow AC 2–2
Scorer: Souvik Ghosal
Description: Souvik Ghosal’s late strike secured a dramatic equalizer for Rainbow AC.
Context: The goal highlighted Rainbow AC’s resilience and ensured both teams shared the points in the Calcutta Football League.
Key Incidents with Times
- 58′ – Goal (NBP Rainbow AC): Vishnu T M scores the opener.
- 63′ – Goal (Diamond Harbour FC): Paul Ramfangzauva levels the score.
- 66′ – Goal (Diamond Harbour FC): Akash Hemram puts Diamond Harbour ahead.
- 79′ – Goal (NBP Rainbow AC): Souvik Ghosal scores the dramatic equalizer.
Performance Highlights
- Outstanding Individual Performances: Vishnu T M and Souvik Ghosal showed great poise for Rainbow AC, while Paul Ramfangzauva and Akash Hemram were key for Diamond Harbour in attack.
- Tactical Changes: Both coaches made substitutions to maintain energy and respond to the changing dynamics of the match.
- Save of the Match: Both goalies kept their clubs in the game with crucial saves.
- Miss of the Match: Both teams wasted a couple close-range chances.
- Injury Updates: Both sides were able to finish strongly because there were no injuries during the game.
Post-Match Impact
- League Table Implications: Diamond Harbour is in 5th position with 19 points, NBP Rainbow is in 6th position with 16points after the draw.
- Next Fixtures:
- Diamond Harbour FC vs Kidderpore (Sept 2)
- NBP Rainbow AC vs Sribhumi (Sept 2)
- Quotes: No official statements were available from managers or players after the game.
- Overall League Narrative: This game strengthened Group B’s competitive spirit, and the Calcutta Football League never fails to provide exciting matches.
FT update: 2-2
A hard-fought second half sees us end level with ASOS Rainbow AC 🤝
Goals from Paul and Akash Hemram help us secure another point in the CFL.#DHFC #DumdaarHarBaarDiamondHarbour #indianfootball #CFL2025 #calcuttafootballleague pic.twitter.com/TSgQvWX2Jr— DHFC (@dhfootballclub) August 30, 2025
How to Watch & Follow?
- You can watch the Calcutta Football League highlights on the SSEN channel or livestream on their website.
Amit Mishra’s Take
It was an incredible experience to see Diamond Harbour FC and NBP Rainbow AC compete in the Calcutta Football League. Paul Ramfangzauva and Akash Hemram gave Diamond Harbour the lead, but Rainbow AC persisted, and Vishnu T M and Souvik Ghosal pulled them even to tie the score.
I was on the edge of my seat the entire time as the momentum continued to shift. For me, this 2–2 draw perfectly captured the excitement and competitive spirit that makes the Calcutta Football League so special.
