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Debutants Inter Kashi: Debutants Inter Kashi produced a disciplined and determined display to hold AIFF Super Cup champions FC Goa to a 1-1 draw in Match 2 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda, Goa, on Saturday.

Despite enjoying the lion’s share of possession and creating the clearer chances, FC Goa could only muster a draw, as Inter Kashi took the lead through Prasanth Karuthadathkuni (45+2’), before Dejan Dražić converted the equalising penalty (84’). Inter Kashi goalkeeper Lluis Tarrés was shown the red card for a last-man tackle on Muhammed Nemil inside the box. Dražić was named the Player of the Match.

The contest began at an energetic tempo. Alfred Planas tested FC Goa’s keeper early, while Brison Fernandes forced a sharp save from Kashi’s keeper. Inter Kashi looked threatening from set-pieces, with Rohit Danu’s effort saved and Narender Gahlot’s follow-up blocked inside the six-yard area. FC Goa gradually asserted control, moving the ball with patience and probing through the flanks. FC Goa’s Nemil came close in the thirty-fourth minute, his left-footed strike from inside the box tipped over impressively by Tarrés as FC Goa increased pressure.