Real Kashmir storm into 2nd successive IFA Shield final

Kalyani, December 12

Defending champions Real Kashmir FC beat Gokulam Kerala FC 2-1 to enter the final of the IFA Shield football tournament here today.

Gokulam dominated possession but the David Robertson-coached RKFC put up a cohesive display and converted their chances to storm into their second final on the trot.

In the summit clash of the 124th IFA Shield on Wednesday, the Snow Leopards will face Sreenidi Deccan FC, who beat Railway FC 2-1 in extra-time.

Mason Lee Robertson scored the opening goal with his 23rd-minute header, while Thoi Singh doubled the lead from a Surchandra Chandam Singh corner in a space of eight minutes.

Shahnawaz Bashir was brilliant in the role of the playmaker as was adjudged the Man of the Match. The Kerala outfit scored through Robin Singh in the 45+3rd minute, capitalising on a momentary lapse from the goalkeeper Bilal Husain Khan.

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in this edition of the Indian Super League continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Kerala Blasters FC. — PTI