ANANTNAG CHAMPIONS KNOCKOUT FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT 2020

Srinagar: Real Kashmir FC defeated Solina FC by 2-1 goals in the final match of Anantnag Champions Knockout Football Tournament 2020 played at Sports Stadium Anantnag on Monday.
In the high voltage game, both teams played aggressive football from the word go which delighted the fans.
In the first half of the game forwards of both the teams played aggressive football from both the flanks in order to seize an early initiative. However, defence lines of both the teams ensured that no damage was done.
Real Kashmir FC maintained their reputation of attacking football the team was finally rewarded when Ibrahim Rasheed scored with a delightful finish on a corner kick.
Few minutes later Ateeb doubled the lead. The first half finished with a scoreline of 2-0.
The second half also started with the two teams making all out efforts to score. The intense battle continued for most part of the second half. As Solina Sports FC made more attacks on the opposite goalpost, they were successful in scoring Ist goal in the 53rd minute of the play through Waris. The Solina FC players tried their best to score a level,but strong defence lines of RKFC thwarted all their attempts. When the referee blew the final whistle the score line read 2-1 in favour of RKFC.
Jammu & Kashmir Football Association has congratulated the RKFC Team and management for their marvellous win and hoped that they will carry on with the momentum.
Man of the match was given to Ibrahim from RKFC for his spectacular goal and the best player of the tournament was given to Inam from Solina FC for his outstanding performance throughout the tournament.
Taif and Fahad from Anantnag Titans FC and Nasheman FC were rewarded as emerging players of the tournament.
The tournament was organised by District Football Association Anantnag under the aegis of Jammu and Kashmir Football Association in which 20 teams participated.

KR Desk