Srinagar, September 27: In the ongoing First Positive Kashmir Knockout Football Championship the 3rd match of the Championship was played on September 26 at Synthetic Turf TRC between Accountant General’s (AG’s) XI and Kashmir Panther FC under flood lights .
In the match AG’s XI defeated Kashmir Panthers FC by a solitary goal. A large number of football fans had gathered at the venue to support their favourite teams. The match turned out to be a classic one as both the teams displayed their skill and kept their cool throughout the match.
In the first half, both teams attacked each others’ goalpost frequently, but the defence lines withheld the pressure and didn’t allow any goals to be scored. The goalkeepers of the two teams made some excellent saves and received huge applause from the spectators.
The second half also proved to be mouth watering as no team was ready to give even an inch. Attacks and counter attacks was the hallmark of the match. In 75th minute of the match, Shahnawaz Bashir scored all important goal for Ag’s XI. Immediately, the Kashmir Panthers FC players launched several counter attacks, but the goalkeeper of the Ag’s XI team ensured no damage was done.
In the last 10 minutes of the play, both teams made several attempt to score but couldn’t cross the last hurdle. While Kashmir Panthers FC players were desperate to score an equaliser, the Ag’s XI players were focussed on maintaining the lead. When the referee blew the final whistle, the score line read 1-0 in favour of the AG’s XI Shahnawaz Bashir of AG’s XI was declared as player of the match.
The tournament is being organized by J&K Football Association and the Positive Kashmir (NGO) in collaboration with JKSC.