AIFF turns down Minerva's request

NEW DELHI: Real Kashmir's home I-League match in Srinagar on Sunday will go ahead as scheduled, despite holders Minerva Punjab FC's request for either deferring the match or shifting it to a neutral venue in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Pulwama. Minerva, who are yet to reach Srinagar, have decided to forfeit the match, citing security issues as well as to pay homage to the slain CRPF Jawans.