Srinagar, April 19 -- Goals from Ahteeb Ahmad Dar and Oinam Sanatomba Singh engineered an upset as Real Kashmir FC defeated Sreenidi Deccan FC 2-0 in their IFL 2025-26 encounter at the TRC Stadium on Sunday.

According to a release, the victory provides a major lifeline for the Snow Leopards, who moved up to ninth position to reignite their hopes of avoiding relegation.

Sreenidi Deccan FC, meanwhile, missed the opportunity to go second in the standings, ending the first round with 15 points. Marius Obekop was adjudged the Player of the Match for providing two assists and delivering an outstanding all-round performance.

The match began with intense aerial duels before the visitors established their dominance. Sreenidi Deccan FC controlle...