Mohammedan SC beat Real Kashmir 2-0, seal top 6 spot

Litmus test for Churchill against Gokulam

KOLKATA: Pedro Manzi's brace -- a long-range stunner and a header -- helped Mohammedan SC pull off a miracle as they handed Real Kashmir their first defeat in the I-League season despite going down to 10 men at the VYBK Stadium on Sunday. The win helped Mohammedan SC book a top six spot in the league with 16 points from 10 matches.

After skipper Kingsley Eze was sent off in the first half, Pedro Manzi proved to be the trump card for Mohammedan. The Spaniard scored two goals in the space of five minutes in the second half to lead Mohammedan into the top half qualification.

High-flying Gokulam Kerala aim to extend their winning streak of three games when they take on unbeaten Churchill Brothers on Monday at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan Stadium.

Churchill Brothers won their second match on the trot by beating NEROCA FC 1-0. The victory extended their lead over Real Kashmir on the top of the table to two points. With both Kashmir and Gokulam Kerala hot on their heels, Fernando Varela's side cannot afford to slip up against the Malabrians and will go for all three points as they try to extend their lead on the top.

"We did a very good job to beat NEROCA. For me, it was one of the best games of the season. We created good chances and were resilient at the back. But now our focus is on the next game against Gokulam Kerala," said head coach Fernando Varela. IANS

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