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Churchill and Inter Kashi play out a thrilling draw

Churchill and Inter Kashi play out a thrilling draw

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Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi played out a 2-2 draw in what was billed as the 2024-25 I-League title decider on Sunday. The injury-time equaliser by Churchill Brothers’ Lalremruata (90+4’) was akin to a death knell for Inter Kashi’s I-League 2024-25 title hopes. José Luis Moreno (57’) had earlier put the hosts in the lead, before Inter Kashi roared back with two stunning strikes from Edmund Lalrindika (63’) and Nikola Stojanović (65’), after a goalless first half. The ball is well and truly in Churchill Brothers’ court after this result, as they now move on to 39 points from 21 matches, three ahead of second-placed Real Kashmir, who they face in the unlikeliest of league finales, on April 6, 2025. Inter Kashi, at third in the table with 36 points from as many matches, are out of the title race due to their inferior head-to-head record against both Churchill and Real Kashmir. A packed Raia Ground, mostly filled with local supporters waiting to see Churchill Brothers win the I-League title for the first time in …

AIFF stays forfeiture decision on Inter Kashi v/s Namdhari match

AIFF stays forfeiture decision on Inter Kashi v/s Namdhari match

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In an interesting turn of events, the All India Football Federation stayed its decision of Namdhari FC 0-3 forfeiture against Inter Kashi FC in the 2024-25 I-League for fielding an illegal player on Friday. “The AIFF Appeal Committee has stayed the forfeiture decision taken by the AIFF Disciplinary Committee on the I-League 2024-25 match between Namdhari FC and Inter Kashi, as Namdhari FC were deemed to have fielded an ineligible player,” the AIFF said in a statement. “A final decision on this matter is yet to be taken by the AIFF Appeal Committee,” it further read. The AIFF Disciplinary Committee had handed Namdhari FC a 0-3 loss for fielding an ineligible player during their match against Inter Kashi last month. Additionally, they were also given a -3 goal difference for the offence. Namdhari FC match had originally won the match in question 2-0. The decision to stay the matter, as expected, hasn’t gone down well with Inter Kashi, who are now set to lose crucial points in a tight title race with the Churchill Brothers …

Gokulam Kerala beat nine-man Namdhari

Gokulam Kerala beat nine-man Namdhari

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Gokulam Kerala FC remained in the hunt for the 2024-25 I-League title as they sealed a dramatic 3-1 victory over nine-man Namdhari FC at the Namdhari Stadium on Monday, March 17, 2025. Thabiso Brown (57’), Adama Niane (81’), and Ignacio Abeledo (90+2’) were the scorers for the visitors, while Manvir Singh (63’) netted Namdhari’s only goal, with all the strikes erupting in a fiercely contested second half. Gokulam Kerala hold the fourth place in the I-League standings with 31 points from 19 matches and are just three points behind league leaders Churchill Brothers, who have a game in hand. Gokulam Kerala’s resolve will surely be tested in their remaining three fixtures as they chase the championship. The Malabarians have now won three on the trot away from home. For Namdhari FC, the match was a bitter pill to swallow even as their title hopes diminished significantly. The home side were reduced to 10 men in the 27th minute after defender Sukhandeep Singh received his marching orders for a second bookable offence, drastically changing the game’s …

Delhi FC and Namdhari FC secure crucial wins

Delhi FC and Namdhari FC secure crucial wins

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Delhi FC finally ended their 10-game winless streak with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Dempo SC, while Namdhari FC returned to winning ways with a narrow 1-0 triumph against Sreenidi Deccan in the I-League 2024-25 on Sunday, March 2. Delhi’s victory, their first since December, keeps them level on points with Aizawl FC at the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, Namdhari FC’s win reignited their title hopes, propelling them to third place in the standings. 1. Delhi FC edge past Dempo to end winless run Delhi FC recorded their first victory in 10 matches, defeating Dempo SC 2-1 at the Coach Ali Haasan Stadium. Goals from Cameroonian Samir Binong (4’) and Zimbabwean Victor Kamhuka (20’) set the tone for Delhi, while Trinidadian Marcus Joseph (35’) pulled one back for Dempo. The last time Delhi FC won a match was on December 19 against Shillong Lajong. Since then, they had endured a difficult run, collecting just two points from 10 games. Determined to turn things around, they started aggressively, with Hridaya Jain delivering a pinpoint cross …

Rajasthan United thump Real Kashmir; Churchill draw with Namdhari

Rajasthan United thump Real Kashmir; Churchill draw with Namdhari

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A three-pointer continued to elude leaders Churchill Brothers for the third time in a row as they played out a 1-1 draw with Namdhari FC in the 2024-25 I-League on Monday. In a highly-anticipated match that didn’t quite spark as expected, Pape Gassama gave Churchill Brothers the lead in the 27th minute before Cledson Carvalho Dasilva scored the equaliser from the penalty spot in the second half. With both teams in desperate need of points to fuel their title ambitions, it was Sayad Kadir’s heroics under the bar for Churchill that thwarted a second-half siege by Namdhari. Both teams have been experiencing a dip in form recently, with Churchill now having drawn three consecutive matches – all of them from winning positions – while Namdhari extended their winless streak to four games. It was a missed opportunity for Churchill Brothers to consolidate their lead at the top. The Red Machines still lead the table with 29 points from 16 matches with eight wins, five draws and three losses. Namdhari have slipped to fifth place with …

AIFF stays forfeiture decision on Inter Kashi v/s Namdhari match

Inter Kashi awarded three points after Namdhari field suspended player

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The I-League outfit Inter Kashi were awarded three points and a +3 goal difference, on Monday, after a successful appeal against Namdhari FC. The situation stems from Namdhari fielding a suspended player during their match against Inter Kashi last month. Namdhari won the match 2-0. Inter Kashi filed an appeal against the same and the result has now been reversed. Namdhari were docked their three points and it was instead handed to Inter Kashi. The latter were also given a +3 goal difference, as per the rules. This development has thrown the 2024-25 I League title race wide open. Inter Kashi, who were placed fourth in the standings with 28 points, have now climbed up to the second spot with 28 points. They trail the toppers Churchill Brothers by just a solitary point and have a match to spare. Namdhari, meanwhile, went from the second spot in the table with 26 points to fifth in the table with 23 points. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. …

Real Kashmir beat Namdhari FC; SC Bengaluru hold Inter Kashi to draw

Real Kashmir beat Namdhari FC; SC Bengaluru hold Inter Kashi to draw

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Real Kashmir FC scored a habitual home win as they beat Namdhari FC 1-0 at the TRC Turf Ground on Tuesday in the 2024-25 I-League. With five victories in the last seven games, the Snow Leopards have recovered from their poor form in the mid-season and re-announced themselves in the title race. Brazilian striker Paulo Cézar scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the seventh minute. Real Kashmir, who are the only side yet to lose at home this season, have overtaken Namdhari for second spot with 26 points in 15 matches. On the other hand, the Punjab side are in a slump, winning just one of the last five games that has seriously dented their title chances. The result also ensured Churchill Brothers, who are at 28 points, will remain top of the table until the end of Round 15, at least. Real Kashmir were their usual confident selves at home and began on the front foot, with Karim Samb earning the penalty after being tripped by Joseph Gordon. …

Namdhari FC go to top of table; Real Kashmir beats Shillong Lajong

Namdhari FC go to top of table; Real Kashmir beats Shillong Lajong

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Namdhari FC now have 24 points from 12 matches, two more than Churchill Brothers. The Goa team, however, can overtake Namdhari on Monday when they play their Round 12 match against Sporting Club Bengaluru at their home ground in Raia. Delhi FC, on the other hand, are knee-deep in trouble – they have only nine points to show from 12 matches. Placed 11th in the points table, Delhi are hovering around the relegation zone for quite some time now without being able to pull off a recovery. Namdhari are no spectacular side, not yet, at least. But they have a business-like approach that is turning out to be a huge advantage. Moreover, they have developed a winning habit that sees them through even on their off days. It was was one such day when Namdhari were not at their best against a team, who have been struggling to stay afloat and avoid relegation. But in the initial stages, Delhi FC definitely had the upper hand. They attacked vigorously, though not always with a definite plan …

Namdhari FC draws 1-1 against Sreenidi Deccan after four-match win streak

Namdhari FC draws 1-1 against Sreenidi Deccan after four-match win streak

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I-League leaders Namdhari FC’s four-match winning run came to an end as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Sreenidi Deccan FC at the Namdhari Stadium on Tuesday. Both goals came in the first half from two Brazilian strikers, Cledson Carvalho da Silva scored his seventh I-League goal for Namdhari before William Alves equalized at the stroke of half-time for Sreenidi Deccan. Namdhari remains at the top of the table with 21 points from 11 games, but Churchill Brothers can overtake them should they beat Real Kashmir on Thursday. Sreenidi Deccan, who have now drawn three of their last four, continue to stay in eighth place with 12 points. After a cagey start, it took a defensive lapse by Sreenidi Deccan for the hosts to score the opener in the 33rd minute. It should’ve been a routine back pass to the goalkeeper for Eli Sabiá but a bit of hesitation allowed Cledson Carvalho da Silva to muscle past him and slot the ball past Aryan Lamba. And it was Brazilian Cledson’s compatriot, William Alves …

Namdhari beats Lajong, Rajasthan edges past Churchill Brothers

Namdhari beats Lajong, Rajasthan edges past Churchill Brothers

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Powered by Peter Haokip’s brace, Namdhari FC’s formidable form continued as they thrashed Shillong Lajong FC 5-2 in a high-scoring I-League 2024-25 encounter at Namdhari Stadium on Saturday. Brazilian duo Vicente De Paula Mercedes and Cledson Carvalho Dasilva and Bhupinder Singh were the other scorers as the hosts registered their fourth consecutive victory and extended their unbeaten streak to seven games. Douglas Tardin and Figo Syndai were the marksmen for the losers. As a result, Namdhari FC ascended to the top of the league standings with 20 points from 10 games, albeit temporarily. Lajong occupies the fifth spot in the points table with 13 points from 10 matches. The match began with Shillong Lajong taking an early lead. Just eight minutes into the game, Lajong’s captain Hardy Nongbri embarked on a swift run down the right flank, breezing past a defender to cut back a pass to Tardin. Positioned perfectly, the Brazilian showed remarkable calm as he carefully placed the ball into the net. The strike also helped Tardin, the league’s top-scorer, take his tally …