Kolkata, May 13: In a thrilling encounter in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, Inter Kashi managed to secure a goalless draw against Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Tuesday. Despite dominating possession for most of the match, the ‘Mariners’ failed to penetrate Inter Kashi’s disciplined defense, leaving both teams to settle for a point each.
Following this result, Mohun Bagan has accumulated 22 points from 11 matches, tying with East Bengal FC at the top of the points table, although they trail on goal difference. Meanwhile, Inter Kashi remains in 10th place with 12 points. Deepak Tangri of Mohun Bagan was awarded the ‘Man of the Match’ for his performance at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
The Mariners started the match with great intensity. Midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad tested Inter Kashi’s defense early on, but his two consecutive attempts failed to find the target.
Abhijit Mandal’s team had a golden opportunity to take the lead in the ninth minute. After a brilliant move involving Alfred Planas, Nauris Petkevicius, and Sergio Llamas, Mohammad Asif had a chance to score, but his shot went just wide. This effort showcased Inter Kashi’s attacking intent.
Gradually, Mohun Bagan strengthened their control over the ball, with Sahal taking charge in midfield. The home team created a few half-chances through Sahal and Robinho, but clear opportunities were scarce due to Inter Kashi’s robust and organized defense.
Dimitrios Petratos and Jason Cummings tried to find their rhythm in the game, but they failed to deliver the finishing touch in crucial moments. Set-pieces became Mohun Bagan’s most reliable source for scoring, yet Inter Kashi’s defense, led by Narendra Gahlot and David Humans, remained resolute. In the dying moments of the first half, Planas came close to scoring, but his shot sailed over the crossbar. The first half ended goalless, with Mohun Bagan dominating possession but failing to test Inter Kashi’s goalkeeper Shubham Dhas significantly.
Mohun Bagan’s head coach Sergio Lobera made aggressive changes during halftime, introducing Liston Colaco and Jamie Maclaren in an attempt to take the lead. The Mariners increased their pace, with Dimitri Petratos and Maclaren combining well in the forward areas.
Early in the second half, Petratos attempted to score but was denied by the opposing goalkeeper. Colaco and Aldred’s long-range shots also failed to convert. Mohun Bagan continued to search for opportunities, but Inter Kashi’s strong defense, led by Rohit Danu, Sandeep Mandi, and Narendra, completely shut down spaces inside and around the penalty area.
In the 66th minute, a brilliant move unfolded as Manveer Singh passed the ball back to Sahal inside the box, but once again, Inter Kashi held firm and maintained their position.
As the match progressed, Inter Kashi’s confidence grew. They introduced new players and smartly maintained possession, disrupting Mohun Bagan’s rhythm. During a counter-attack, Jayesh Rane had a chance to score, but his shot went over the crossbar.
In the final moments of the match, the Mariners made valiant attempts. In the 85th minute, Maclaren came closest to scoring, but Shubham Dhas made an excellent save to push the ball away. Shortly after, Tom Aldred headed a corner kick, but the ball went wide, leading to growing frustration among the home team players.
In stoppage time, Inter Kashi nearly created another opportunity to secure a win. Rohit Danu surged forward, but Vishal Kaith quickly came off his line to thwart the chance.
In the dying moments, Mohun Bagan attempted more efforts through a free-kick by Colaco, but they could not find the winning goal. Ultimately, Inter Kashi’s well-planned and tenacious performance earned them a crucial point, while Mohun Bagan was left to rue missed opportunities despite holding over 70% possession.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
