Kalyani (WB): Real Champions defense Kashmir FC defeated Gokulam Kerala FC 2-1 to enter the final of the Ifa Shield football tournament on Sunday.
Malabarians dominated ownership but RKFC who was trained by Robertson David put up a cohesive look and changed their chances of storming into their second finals on Trot.
At Clash Summit from the 124th WHIELD IFA on Wednesday, the Snow Leopard will face Sreenidi DECCAN FC who scored a 2-1 victory that struggled with Railway FC in extra time.
Mason Lee Robertson scored the opening goal with his 23rd minute header, while Thoi Singh doubled the lead from Surchandra Chandam Singh Corner in an eight-minute room.
Shahnawaz Bashir is brilliant in the playmaker role and plays an important role in preparing it from the corner when he is next to it united.
Kerala’s clothing pulled one back through Robin Singh in the 45thstal minute + 3, utilizing a temporary hose from goalkeeper Bilal Husayn Khan.
“It was truly commendable for the fact that we beat two I-League top clubs, the first local heavyweight Mohammedan Sporting and now Gokulam Kerala FC – to make the final.
Children have installed a vibrant show,” said the founder of the RKFC Sandeep Chattoo PTI .
“Hard work does paid off and so did the RKFC boys do today.
Kudos to them, especially the man today from the Shahnawaz Bashir match which is very brilliant.” RKFC led by his coach David will definitely repeat their performance in the final.
“Mason Lee Robertson looked threatening in front and almost scored in the 21st minute but his shot came out of Crosspiece.
Two minutes later, he finally took the lead after Pratesh Shirodkar arranged it with a clinical center when the GKFC defenders were not visible.
Masons that are not marked only have to be Lead the ball to the far corner with Rakshit Dagar goalkeeper without a position to collect him to give them the advantage.
Shahnawaz reached the perfect position and arranged it for Thoi from the goal midfielder as Manipur’s midfielder Pillows 2-0.
RKFC almost scored a third in the 42nd minute but the header Mason missed the target this time.
Against GKFC withdrawn one back after RKFC goalkeeper Bilal Husayn Khan failed to collect the ball.
But it is a moment of joy that is alone for failed clothing Kerala make further breakthrough with RKFC Install a defensive display that is firm after change.
“We love to win today, we played very well in the first half and deserved to ride 2-0, we lost a goal in the last minute of the first half and had to survive well in the second half.
We show so much grit and passion,” said Gaffer Scottish RKFC David Robertson.
“We hope to play in our second NFA Shield final itself is a fantastic achievement for the club but we want to give all of us to maintain a shield,” he added.
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