I-League: Krizo's strike leads Real Kashmir to top spot after win over Gokulam Kerala
Gnohere Krizo scored the all-important goal in the 51st minute to hand Real Kashmir full three points from the match.
Srinagar: Real Kashmir FC kept themselves in contention for the I-League title as they jumped to the top of points table by defeating Gokulam Kerala 1-0 in a match played under rain and snow at the TRC Ground here on Wednesday.
Ivorian striker Gnohere Krizo scored the all-important goal in the 51st minute to hand Real Kashmir full three points from the match.
Amazing efforts put in by the boys in tough weather conditions! We now top the table. We thank our supporters who joined us for the game even in such a rainy weather. #OneLoveRKFC#TheRealKashmir #TopOfTheTable #History #adidas #HereToCreate pic.twitter.com/jxoDHEXbxk
— Real Kashmir FC (@realkashmirfc) February 6, 2019
The Jammu and Kashmir team now has 32 points from 16 matches to occupy the top spot, two points more than Chennai City FC (30 points from 14 matches) who, however, have played only 14 matches. Each team will play 20 matches in the league.
The match was played under heavy ground conditions due to snow and heavy rainfall with the temperature hovering just above freezing point.
All set for today’s game. Bet @ILeagueOfficial never had a game played at zero degrees.@realkashmirfc fans please head to TRC. Umbrellas will be allowed. pic.twitter.com/xLsKY8e7xI
— Real Kashmir FC (@realkashmirfc) February 6, 2019
It started snowing before the match but it gave way to heavy rainfall later on. The whole of the second half was played under rains. The players found it difficult to control the ball which stopped at areas of the synthetic turf where water collected.
Ground passing was not possible and the players had to take the aerial route most of the time.