Brazilian paulo cezar

Md Rafique Ali Sardar: Real Kashmir FC moved to within two points of the top of I-League 2024-25 with a hard-fought 2-1 win over relegation-battling Aizawl FC at the TRC Turf Ground in Srinagar on Sunday.

Real Kashmir’s fifth straight home win and fourth in the last five overall took their tally to 32 points in 18 matches, two behind both Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi. With just four matches to go, the title race is set to go down to the wire. On the other hand, Aizawl missed the chance to climb out of the relegation zone. The Reds remained in 11th place with 16 points, one behind SC Bengaluru.

Senegalese Karim Samb put the Snow Leopards ahead before Lalrinzuala equalised for Aizawl with his ninth goal of the season. Brazilian Paulo Cezar, on as a substitute, scored the winning goal for the hosts, who also saved a penalty late on to grab all three points.