Ishfaque ahmed

Real Kashmir FC: Paulo Cezar scored a brace to help Real Kashmir FC return to winning ways in the I-League 2024-25 as they thrashed a 9-man SC Bengaluru 3-1 at the TRC Football Turf, here, on Sunday.

After Brazilian Cezar (28’, 55’) put the home side 2-0 ahead, Senegalese Abdou Karim hit the other goal for the hosts from the spot after SC Bengaluru goalkeeper Bishal Lama brought the Senegalese down inside the box and received a red card. All three of Real Kashmir’s wins have come on their home ground.

Ugandan Henry Kisseka netted a consolation goal for SC Bengaluru in the last minute of the match. SC Bengaluru captain Carlos Lomba was also sent off in the added minutes of the match.