Srinagar: 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.
The win helped Real Kashmir climb to the sixth spot in the standings. The Ishfaque Ahmed-coached side have 13 points from nine games with three wins, four draws and two losses. IANS
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