Excelsior Sports Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 19: Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) secured a dominant 3-1 victory over Sporting Club Bengaluru in an exciting I-League match at the TRC Ground, Srinagar, here today. The win marked a return to winning form for RKFC on home soil, as they entertained a crowd of over 5,000 spectators, braving the cold weather.
The match was graced by District Development Commissioner (DDC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin, who attended as the chief guest. RKFC owner Arshad Shawl thanked Dr. Mohiuddin for his unwavering support, which greatly motivated the team.
Brazilian striker Paulo Cezar was the star of the match, scoring two goals (28′ and 55′), while Senegalese forward Abdou Karim sealed the win with a penalty. SC Bengaluru’s Henry Kisseka netted a late goal, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.
The first goal came in the 28th minute when Lalramsanga’s cross found Cezar, who headed it into the net. In the 55th minute, Cezar doubled his tally with a well-taken finish after a pass from Karim. Bengaluru’s troubles deepened in the 70th minute when goalkeeper Bishal Lama was sent off for fouling Karim inside the box. Karim calmly converted the penalty.
SC Bengaluru’s situation worsened as captain Carlos Lomba was also sent off in stoppage time. Despite this, Kisseka scored a consolation goal for Bengaluru in the final moments. With this win, RKFC remains undefeated at home this season, and their next match is scheduled for January 26.
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