Football News: Real Kashmir react to Minerva’s absence from I-League Match

Real Kashmir FC were scheduled to host Minerva Punjab in a I-League fixture on Monday in Srinagar but the defending champions did not turn up for the match after not getting written security assurance to travel from the AIFF following the Pulwama attack. The I-League debutants, who have made a fairy tale start to the league, took to Twitter and expressed their disappointment, saying it is a matter of shame and the teams should play to heal, not hate. Real Kashmir also shared a video which showed the playing conditions in and around the TRC Turf Ground in Srinagar. The club also said it was a sad day for football. Meanwhile, Minerva have decided to take the legal route if the AIFF decides to give full points for the match to Real Kashmir, East Bengal officials are also mulling to go the same route. If three points are given to Real Kashmir for the match despite failing to provide security assurance, then we will appeal the decision and consider moving court for relief. Minerva Punjab had said in a club statement. East Bengal are scheduled to face Real Kashmir on February 28 in Srinagar and they are also thinking of going to court if the venue or date of the match is not changed. Meanwhile, Delhi has thrown its hat in the ring by offering to host Real Kashmir's remaining two home I-League matches, which have come under uncertainty in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack.