Srinagar I March 23, 2025 – Real Kashmir Football Club secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Delhi FC in an I-League match on March 22, 2025, at Mahilpur Football Stadium in Punjab, propelling them to second place in the league standings. The win keeps RKFC firmly in contention for the I-League title, now just two points behind leaders Churchill Brothers with only a few matches remaining in the 2024-25 season.
The Snow Leopards struck early, with Mohammad Inam capitalising on a defensive error in the fourth minute to give Real Kashmir a 1-0 lead. A low cross into the box, fumbled by Delhi goalkeeper Debnath Mondal under pressure from Gnohere Krizo, allowed Inam to slot home. The lead doubled in the 27th minute when Krizo pounced on a misjudged clearance by Mondal, tapping into an empty net for a 2-0 advantage.
Delhi FC fought back in the second half, earning a penalty in the 54th minute after Binong was fouled in the box. Hridaya Jain converted the spot-kick, narrowing the gap to 2-1. Despite a late surge, Delhi couldn’t breach Real Kashmir’s resilient defense, confirming the visitors’ relegation from the I-League while boosting RKFC’s title hopes.
With 35 points from 20 matches, Real Kashmir’s fourth win in five games underscores their strong form. Fans took to X, praising the team’s grit and the pivotal roles of Inam and Krizo. As the I-League race tightens, RKFC’s next fixtures will be critical in their pursuit of the championship.