Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Real Kashmir FC finished their campaign on a winning note, clinching a 2-1 win against Aizawl FC in their Indian Soccer League match at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on May 12. Christian Moses and Junior Traore scored from the spot in the first and second-half, respectively, to guide the Snow Leopards to three points. Laltlanzova scored the only goal for Aizawl. The win allows Real Kashmir to finish as the top-placed team in the Relegation Phase with 14 points, while Aizawl stays a place below with 11 points.
Zomuansanga provided the first attacking spark of the game inside the opening 20 seconds as the Aizawl forward drove into the Real Kashmir penalty area after a bright start from his side.
Both teams approached the contest with attacking intent from the outset, pressing aggressively and looking to move the ball quickly through transitions. With relegation safety already secured for both sides, the match was played at a high tempo with little hesitation in possession.
Aizawl looked to create openings through Vanlalhriatzuala K and Eric Remruatpuia Chhangte on the flanks, while Real Kashmir responded with Ahteeb Ahmad Dar and Moses making repeated runs down the wings in search of early deliveries into the box.
Real Kashmir continued to hold a high defensive line, prompting Aizawl to target quick counters with Zomuansanga leading the transitions whenever space opened up behind the defence. However, the Snow Leopards managed to recover well and prevented the hosts from creating any major opening.
