Srinagar- J&K Bank XI entered the finals of 18th Christmas Gold Cup Football Tournament 2024-25 on Monday with a thumping 5-0 win over Young Hero FC at Mini Stadium Parade Ground in Jammu.
The tournament is being organised by All J&K Sports & Cultural Welfare Association in collaboration with J&K Sports Council and J&K Football Association.
Monday’s matchup was the first semi-final of the competition and saw J&K Bank XI dismantle Young Hero FC. Gautam Mehra opened the scoring in the 45th minute of the first half, before Adnan Ayoub made it 2-0 in the 48th.
The second half of the match saw captain Aakif Reshi score a brace in the 50th and 56th minute. Furqaan also scored in the 54th to round out a comprehensive win.
In the second semi-final on Tuesday, J&K Police XI will lock horns with Shaheen FC at 3:00 PM.
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