Srinagar, Dec 1: Real Kashmir scored two second half goals to beat TRAU FC 3-2 in a thrilling fifth-round fixture of the I-League at the TRC Stadium here on Thursday and maintained their top position in the league standings.
In a high-intensity game, where TRAU took the lead twice through Komron Tursunov and Salam Johnson Singh, an amazing solo goal in the second half by Real Kashmir captain Moro Lamine proved to be decisive as the Snow Leopards maintained their unbeaten run in the league.
TRAU established a low block right from the kick-off and allowed the hosts to dominate as they played on the counter themselves with Tursunov at the helm of affairs.
The visitors restarted with high energy and looked more likely to score another goal but Real Kashmir overcame the early pressure.
TRAU got many opportunities to equalise but failed to capitalise on them as the hosts pocketed three points.
Real Kashmir chairman Sandeep Chattoo was delighted with the victory.
“We are elated at the splendid performance of the team and at the end, it’s always teamwork that sees the flag of Snow Leopards high,” Chattoo said.
Sreenidi Deccan pip
Mohammedan 4-3
Colombian centre-forward David Castaneda struck twice in a space of nine minutes to complete Sreenidi Deccan FC’s glorious 4-3 comeback win over Mohammedan Sporting in the I-League in Hyderabad on Thursday.
The Black Panthers raced to a two-goal lead through Nikola Stojanovic (26th) and Faslurahman Methukayil (33th), but Faysal Shayesteh’s 43rd minute magical free-kick ensured that the hosts trailed by one goal in the first half.
Mohammedan Sporting went on to extend their lead through Sheikh Faiaz (66th) but their defence crumbled as the hosts scored three goals in 11 minutes to complete a thrilling win.
Awal Mohammed began the goal rush with his 69th minute volley before Castaneda came off the bench to complete their stunning turnaround with his goals in the 71st and 80th minutes and seal their fourth win on the trot.
Sreenidi are now one point shy of leaders Real Kashmir FC (13 points). (PTI)
