Srinagar, Feb. 3 -- With this win, RKFC climbed to the fourth position in the standings with 19 points from 12 matches, while Lajong dropped to seventh with 16 points from the same number of games. The Snow Leopards have now played eight home matches this season, securing five wins and three draws.

Braving the cold and backed by a strong home crowd of over 6,000, RKFC displayed tactical discipline on Sunday and controlled the game from the outset. However, Shillong Lajong, fresh from a Northeast Derby win against Aizawl FC, started with confidence and created early chances.

Real Kashmir's goalkeeper Zahid Bukhari proved instrumental in keeping the visitors at bay.

The hosts had their own scoring opportunities, notably when Kamal Issah ...