I-League Highlights: Rajasthan United fight late for points against Real Kashmir Pedro Manzi leveled at the dying Eagles in a disappointing 2-2 draw with Rajasthan United Real Kashmir in the I-League on Sunday at the Kalyani Stadium. Follow I-League 2022 updates on Insidesport.IN
Mason Lee Robertson made a brace in the first half to keep his side ahead but they ruined it again as Rajasthan were able to draw from the jaws of defeat courtesy of goals from Aloisius and Pedro Manzi. The second I-League match of the day started with Real Kashmir putting pressure on their opponents from the first minute of the match. They were also rewarded as the Kashmir team got their first chance in the fourth minute in the form of a free-kick. All eyes were on Mason Robertson when he came forward to take the free kick. The Scottish attacker did not disappoint, converting from a set-piece to put Real Kashmir ahead at the start of the fight.
I-League Highlights: Rajasthan United fight late against Real Kashmir for points
Rajasthan United had a chance to equalize through Sardar Jakhonov minutes later, but Bilal Khan’s great save deprived him of a deserving goal.
Rajasthan looked desperate in the middle of the field as they tried to level the game after the loss in the beginning. Pedro Manzi gets a good cross in the box and tries another shot, but his bicycle kick goes straight into the goalkeeper’s hand.
In the 16th minute, Omar Ramos tried to create an opportunity for his team, but his header went clear outside the line. Rajasthan United were given more time on the ball and the Snow Leopards were looking at comfort as they approached the half-hour mark with the defense.
Real Kashmir scored their second goal in the 43rd minute towards the end of the first half. Robertson was on target again after being set on a great cross by Raghab Gupta from the right side.
I-League Highlights: Rajasthan United fight late against Real Kashmir for points
They also started fast in the second half, looking to increase their lead. In the 49th minute of the game Bernard tried to make a wild shot from the middle of the field, but it was saved. Four minutes later he tried to make another shot, but it went over the bar.
In the 55th minute, Rajasthan United made two changes, replacing Sardar Jakhonov and Harmanjot Singh with Allosius M and Anil Chavan.
Rajasthan came close to closing the gap in the 60th minute, but a great challenge from the Kaushik government prevented them from scoring a goal. In the last third of the game they dominated the ball possession but lacked creativity.
In the 75th minute, Ramos got a perfect cross from the right side, flicked the ball into the net through a header and returned one to his side.
Rajasthan pushed for an equalizer as the contest drew to a close when Real Kashmir tried to avoid a late play and the former were finally rewarded for their continued efforts as Pedro Manzi equalized with an overhead kick in the 90th minute.
I-League Highlights: Rajasthan United fight late against Real Kashmir for points
