Mohun Bagan and Inter Kashi Share Points in Goalless Encounter

In a gripping encounter in the Indian Super League, Mohun Bagan Super Giant faced Inter Kashi, resulting in a goalless draw. Despite dominating possession, Mohun Bagan struggled to break through a disciplined Inter Kashi defense. The match showcased several missed opportunities and tactical adjustments, leaving both teams with a point. Mohun Bagan remains level with East Bengal FC at the top of the table, while Inter Kashi sits in 10th place. This match highlights the competitive nature of the league as teams vie for crucial points.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 13, 2026, 02:20 IST

Match Overview

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 12: In a tightly contested Indian Super League 2025-26 match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Mohun Bagan Super Giant faced off against Inter Kashi, resulting in a goalless draw on Tuesday.

Match Highlights

Despite having the upper hand in possession for significant portions of the game, the Mariners struggled to penetrate a well-organized Inter Kashi defense, leading both teams to settle for a single point. This outcome leaves Mohun Bagan with 22 points from 11 matches, tying them with East Bengal FC at the top, though they trail on goal difference.

Inter Kashi, on the other hand, remains in 10th place with 12 points. Deepak Tangri from Mohun Bagan was named Man of the Match.

First Half Action

The match kicked off with Mohun Bagan's midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad testing the Inter Kashi defense early, but his attempts went off target. Inter Kashi had a chance to score in the ninth minute when Mohammed Asif, following a clever play involving Alfred Planas, Nauris Petkevicius, and Sergio Llamas, narrowly missed the goal.

As the game progressed, Mohun Bagan began to dominate possession, with Sahal leading the midfield. They created several half-chances, but Inter Kashi's solid defense kept clear opportunities at bay. Despite efforts from Dimitrios Petratos and Jason Cummings, the Mariners struggled to find the finishing touch, relying heavily on set-pieces, which were effectively dealt with by Inter Kashi's defenders, including Narender Gahlot and David Humanes.

The first half concluded without any goals, with Mohun Bagan holding most of the ball but failing to challenge Inter Kashi's goalkeeper, Shubham Dhas, significantly.

Second Half Developments

During halftime, Mohun Bagan's head coach Sergio Lobera made tactical changes, bringing on Liston Colaco and Jamie Maclaren to seek a breakthrough. The Mariners increased their attacking intensity, with Petratos and Maclaren combining well in the forward areas.

Petratos forced an early save from Dhas in the second half, while long-range attempts from Colaco and Aldred failed to find the net. Mohun Bagan continued to press, but Inter Kashi's disciplined defense, led by Rohit Danu and Sandip Mandi, effectively limited their chances.

A promising opportunity arose in the 66th minute when Manvir Singh set up Sahal inside the box, but Inter Kashi's defense held firm with a crucial block.

Closing Stages

As the match progressed, Inter Kashi gained confidence, making substitutions and managing possession to disrupt Mohun Bagan's flow. Jayesh Rane had a chance to score during a counterattack, but his shot went over the bar.

In the final moments, Mohun Bagan pushed for a winner, with Maclaren coming closest in the 85th minute, only to be thwarted by a brilliant save from Dhas. Shortly after, Tom Aldred's header from a corner went wide, increasing the home side's frustration.

Inter Kashi nearly clinched a late victory in stoppage time when Rohit Danu surged forward, but goalkeeper Vishal Kaith quickly intervened to deny the opportunity.

Despite several attempts, including free kicks from Colaco, Mohun Bagan could not secure a win. Ultimately, Inter Kashi's resilient performance earned them a deserved point, while Mohun Bagan reflected on missed chances despite controlling over 70% of the possession.