Nagaland United beat Real Kashmir 3-1 on IFL debut
Vanlalhriatzuala K scored twice as Nagaland United won its first Indian Football League match at TRC Stadium.
Nagaland United won its Indian Football League debut 3-1 against Real Kashmir on October 30, 2026. JH Remlala scored early, Vanlalhriatzuala K struck twice, and Rohmingthanga scored an own goal.
Key takeaways
- Nagaland United won 3-1 against Real Kashmir on its IFL debut.
- JH Remlala scored in the third minute.
- Vanlalhriatzuala K scored in the 21st and 74th minutes.
- Rohmingthanga scored an own goal in the 59th minute.
- Real Kashmir will host Sreenidi Deccan on November 7.
Nagaland United secured a 3-1 win over Real Kashmir FC in its Indian Football League debut at the TRC Stadium on Friday. JH Remlala gave the visitors the lead in the third minute after Stephen Lalrinfela’s long throw-in caused confusion in the Real Kashmir penalty area.
Vanlalhriatzuala K doubled the advantage in the 21st minute with a right-footed finish into the far corner. Real Kashmir reduced the deficit in the 59th minute when Nagaland United captain Rohmingthanga inadvertently directed Lalvenhima’s cross from the right into his own net.
Vanlalhriatzuala restored the two-goal cushion in the 74th minute after Zomuansanga played a through ball from the right, beating the advancing goalkeeper before finishing into the empty net.
Context
The 2026–27 Indian Football League is the fifth season of the competition as the second tier of the Indian football league system, and it started on October 30, 2026. Diamond Harbour were the reigning champions, having won the 2025–26 I-League.
Nagaland United Sports Club, established in 2024 and based in Chümoukedima, Nagaland, competes in the Nagaland Super League, the top state-level competition in the state organised by the Nagaland Football Association, and plays its home matches at the Chümoukedima Football Stadium, which has a capacity of around 5,000.
Real Kashmir Football Club, based in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, was incorporated in 2016 and currently competes in the Indian Football League. Real Kashmir will host Sreenidi Deccan in its next match on November 7.
Nagaland United will host its first-ever home game in the IFL against Gokulam Kerala on November 14.
Key match figures
Detail | Value |
|---|---|
Final score | Nagaland United 3-1 Real Kashmir |
Remlala goal | 3rd minute |
Vanlalhriatzuala first goal | 21st minute |
Rohmingthanga own goal | 59th minute |
Vanlalhriatzuala second goal | 74th minute |
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