Diamond Harbour FC 5 – 2 Rajasthan United FC
Indian League Division 1 – 8 May 2026
Diamond Harbour FC produced an offensive masterclass, thrashing Rajasthan United FC 5–2 in a one‑sided Indian League Division 1 encounter. The home side were simply irresistible going forward, scoring five times in a dazzling display that delighted the local supporters.
First‑Half Blitz
Diamond Harbour started at breakneck speed and were 3‑0 up within 25 minutes. Striker Aditya Singh opened the scoring in the 8th minute, heading in a cross from the right. Midfielder Sanjay Thapa doubled the lead with a low drive from the edge of the box in the 18th minute, and left‑winger Rahul Das made it three with a curling free‑kick that caught the Rajasthan goalkeeper off guard. Rajasthan pulled one back just before half‑time through a penalty converted by captain Amit Sharma, but Diamond Harbour restored their three‑goal cushion in first‑half stoppage time when Singh scored his second of the night.
Second‑Half Control
The second half was a more measured affair. Diamond Harbour added a fifth in the 67th minute through substitute forward Vikram Patil, who smashed the ball into the roof of the net after a swift counter‑attack. Rajasthan managed a consolation goal in the 83rd minute when midfielder Rajesh Mehta tapped in from close range, but the game was long decided.
Star Performers
- Aditya Singh (Diamond Harbour) – Two goals and an assist; a constant menace to the Rajasthan defence.
- Sanjay Thapa (Diamond Harbour) – Controlled the midfield and scored a brilliant goal.
- Rahul Das (Diamond Harbour) – His free‑kick was the highlight of the match.
Standings Impact
The emphatic win lifts Diamond Harbour FC into third place in the Indian League Division 1 table, firmly in the title race. Rajasthan United FC remain in the relegation zone and face an uphill battle to avoid the drop.

