Real Kashmir ends 2025-2026 IFL season on a positive note, beating Aizawl 2-1

Real Kashmir FC ended the 2025-26 Indian Football League season on a winning note after beating Aizawl FC 2-1 in their relegation stage match at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Monday.

Christian Moses and Junior Traore scored from the spot in the first and second half respectively to guide the Snow Leopards to three points, while Laltalzova got on the scoresheet for Aizawl.

With the win, Real Kashmir ends up as the top-placed team in the relegation stage with 14 points, while Aizawl remains one place below with 11 points.

Both teams approached the match with attacking intent from the start, pressing aggressively and trying to move the ball quickly through transitions. With relegation safety already assured for both sides, the match was played at a high pace with little hesitation in possession.

Aizawl tried to create openings through Vanlalhriatzuala K and Eric Remruatpuia Chhangte on the flanks, while Real Kashmir responded by repeatedly running Ahteeb Ahmad Dar and Moses down the flanks in search of early deliveries into the box.

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The deadlock was finally broken deep into extra time after Real Kashmir were awarded a penalty just before half-time. Moses stepped up in the eighth minute of first-half stoppage time and calmly sent Vanlal Hriatpuia the wrong way.

The lead was doubled in the 60th minute after Aafreen Basharat made a mistake in the penalty area, giving Real Kashmir the second penalty of the evening. Traore stepped up and calmly pushed his effort into the bottom corner.

Aizawl managed to get one after Real Kashmir failed to clear the lines from a corner. Laltlanzova reacted quickest at the near post, firing the loose ball into the net to reduce the deficit.

The match produced one final dramatic moment deep into stoppage time when Aizawl were awarded a penalty after Jetli brought down an opponent in the penalty area.

Zomuansanga had a chance to score a point for his side but Jetli guessed right and produced an excellent diving save to maintain Real Kashmir’s lead and cap off an impressive debut between the sticks.

Published on May 11, 2026