Jaipur: Rajasthan United FC registered a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Real Kashmir FC to jump to the top of the table in the Indian Football League.It was once again the brilliance of Amadou Soukouna which propelled the Jaipur-based team post back-to-back wins at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium here on Tuesday.The second successive win by the home team took their points tally to seven from four games, helping them surge ahead of Sreenidi Deccan, who have six points in the ten-team IFL.The decisive moment came just before halftime, as Amadou Soukouna found the back of the net in the 45th minute plus added time, giving Rajasthan United FC a vital lead heading into the break.Soukouna, who had scored a brace in RUFC’s thrilling 3-2 win over Namdhari on Friday, capitalised on a well-organised attack before tapping the ball into the left corner of the goal, giving no chance to Real Kashmir goalkeeper. The Frenchman’s outstanding performance also earned him the ‘player of the match’ award.The team displayed strong defensive discipline and composure in the second half to maintain their advantage and secure all three points.Head coach Vikrant Sharma was jubilant after a second straight win in a week.“It was a well-earned win. The players executed the game plan effectively, especially in maintaining defensive solidity after taking the lead. There’s always room for improvement, and we will keep pushing forward.”Rajasthan United goalkeeper and captain Bhabindra Malla Thakuri commented, “A very important win for us. The team showed great unity and determination. We’ll take this confidence into the next match and aim for another strong performance.”Speaking after the match, RUFC chairman KK Tak said, “I am proud of the team’s performance and fighting spirit. This victory reflects the hard work put in by the players and coaching staff. We remain focused on continuing this momentum in the upcoming matches.”Rajasthan United FC will next face Diamond Harbour FC on March 26, as they look to build on this important victory.The match was graced by esteemed guests including Mukesh Parekh (Office Incharge, BJP), Ashutosh Pant, Yogesh Vohiga, along with KK Tak, Roshni Tak, Dilip Singh Shekhawat, Rajinder Yadav, and Pripyat Sharma, who were present to support the team.
