Needing just a point to secure the title and promotion to the Indian Super League 2026–27, Diamond Harbour left it until stoppage time before Hugo Díaz produced the decisive moment that completed a remarkable season for the West Bengal side.

The visitors appeared tense in the opening stages, struggling to settle into their usual rhythm and giving away possession cheaply under pressure from an energetic Dempo side. The hosts looked the more threatening team early on, with Sebastián Gutiérrez creating several dangerous moments but failing to convert.

Despite not being at their attacking best, Diamond Harbour still managed to create opportunities through Mikel Kortazar and Hugo Díaz, though Dempo goalkeeper Ashish Sibi stood firm to keep the game level heading into halftime.

The breakthrough arrived shortly after the restart when Marcus Joseph reacted quickest to a rebound from his blocked free-kick and fired into the top corner to hand Dempo a deserved lead in the 50th minute.

With the title race suddenly alive, Diamond Harbour pushed forward in search of an equaliser. Head coach Kibu Vicuña introduced fresh attacking options, but Dempo continued to threaten on the counter, with Gutiérrez and Aubin Kouakou both coming close to extending the lead.

As heavy rain poured down in the closing stages, conditions became increasingly difficult, and Diamond Harbour looked to be running out of time. However, deep into injury time, substitute Girik Khosla delivered a pinpoint cross into the box where Hugo Díaz rose highest to power home a dramatic equaliser.

The late goal sparked celebrations among the travelling side, confirming Diamond Harbour’s first-ever IFL title and securing promotion to the Indian Super League with a match still to play.

The achievement also marks the club’s third consecutive promotion, having previously won I-League 3 and I-League 2 in successive seasons, completing a remarkable rise through the Indian football pyramid.

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The visitors controlled proceedings from the outset, enjoying the majority of possession and dictating the tempo of the game. Despite their dominance, Aizawl FC remained disciplined at the back in the first half, limiting clear chances and keeping Diamond Harbour’s attacking threats in check.

Aizawl gradually grew into the game towards the end of the first half, creating a few half-chances of their own, but neither side could break the deadlock before the interval.

The breakthrough came soon after the restart in the 47th minute. A defensive lapse from Aizawl allowed Moyano to capitalise, as he collected the loose ball and calmly finished past the goalkeeper to give Diamond Harbour the lead.

The hosts tried to respond and pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but struggled to create clear opportunities against a well-organised defence.

Diamond Harbour sealed the win in the 77th minute with a well-worked move. Bryce Miranda made an excellent run past multiple defenders before setting up Moyano, who finished into an empty net to complete his brace and double the advantage.

The visitors maintained control in the closing stages, comfortably seeing out the game despite a lengthy period of added time. Aizawl failed to pose any real threat late on as Diamond Harbour secured a dominant away victory and continued their strong momentum.

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The match started in perfect fashion for Diamond Harbour as they struck within the opening minutes. Luka Majcen reacted quickest after Antonio Moyano’s initial effort was saved by goalkeeper Siwel Rymbai, calmly slotting home the rebound in the second minute to give the visitors an early lead.

Diamond Harbour doubled their advantage soon after with another well-worked attacking move. Hugo Díaz released Jobby Justin down the right wing, and the captain delivered a low cross into the six-yard box. Majcen timed his run perfectly and finished neatly at the near post to make it 2–0.

Shillong Lajong responded positively and began to grow into the game with their attacking style of play. The hosts came close to pulling one back in the first half when Everbrightson Sana rose high to meet a cross, but a combination of Dheeraj Singh’s fingertips and the crossbar denied him.

The home side eventually reduced the deficit early in the second half with a swift counterattack. Everbrightson Sana started the move before releasing Gladdy Kharbuli, who showed great composure to beat the goalkeeper and make it 2–1.

From that point onwards, Shillong Lajong controlled large spells of the match, pushing forward in search of an equaliser. Sana had two big opportunities to level the scores, while Melroy Assisi produced a crucial goal-line clearance to keep Diamond Harbour ahead.

Despite heavy pressure from the hosts, Diamond Harbour remained resilient at the back and even threatened on the counter late in the game, with Sunday Afolabi striking the crossbar and Moyano testing the goalkeeper in stoppage time.

In the end, Diamond Harbour held on to their narrow lead to secure their second consecutive victory of the season and move up the table.

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