I-League 2024-25 wrap: Cezar scores brace as Real Kashmir returns to winning ways

I-League 2024-25 wrap: Cezar scores brace as Real Kashmir returns to winning ways

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

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

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

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