Srinagar, Feb. 18 -- With this win, the Snow Leopards moved to the second spot on the points table, securing 26 points from 15 matches.

Real Kashmir's resurgence, with five wins in their last seven games, has placed them firmly back in the title race after a mid-season slump.

The only goal of the match came in the seventh minute when Brazilian striker Paulo Cezar calmly converted a penalty. The opportunity arose after Karim Samb was fouled inside the box by Namdhari's Joseph Gordon. Cezar sent goalkeeper Jaspreet Singh the wrong way, registering his sixth goal of the season and giving the hosts an early advantage.

The Snow Leopards nearly doubled their lead in the 20th minute when Karim Samb, set up by Asrar Rehbar, rounded the Namdhar...