Real Kashmir FC Win Thriller vs Sreenidi for Back-to-back IFA Shield Triumphs
News 18Real Kashmir FC showed tremendous resilience to pull off a stunning 2-1 win over a spirited Sreenidi Deccan FC and lift their second successive IFA Shield title here on Wednesday. In the last edition too, RKFC had pulled off an identical 2-1 win over George Telegraph with their goalkeeper Mithun Samanta saving a penalty in the closing minutes. It gives me immense pleasure and all kudos to the team for keeping the flag of Snow Leopards high and flying despite all odds.” “A team as young as five years old has made history after a decade by clinching the IFA shield twice in a row. I would also like to thank coach David and must say that my belief in my coach is impeccable.” The Fernando Santiago Varela-coached outfit, which was the latest entrant in this year’s I-League and was launched less than six months ago, dominated the proceedings early on.