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 Inter Kashi's disciplined defense. The match showcased early chances for both teams, but neither could find the back of the net. With this result, Mohun Bagan remains level on points with East Bengal FC, while Inter Kashi sits in 10th place. The match highlighted missed opportunities for the Mariners, leaving them to reflect on their inability to convert possession into goals.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 13, 2026, 00:20 IST

Match Overview

In a tightly contested Indian Super League 2025-26 match on Tuesday, Mohun Bagan Super Giant faced off against Inter Kashi at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, resulting in a goalless draw. Despite dominating possession for significant portions of the game, the Mariners could not penetrate the well-organized Inter Kashi defense, leading both teams to settle for a single point.

Current Standings

Following this match, Mohun Bagan stands at 22 points from 11 matches, tied with East Bengal FC at the top of the table but trailing 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 Highlights

The match began with Mohun Bagan's midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad testing the Inter Kashi defense early on, but his two attempts failed to hit the target. Inter Kashi had a chance to score in the ninth minute when Mohammed Asif's shot, following a clever play involving Alfred Planas, Nauris Petkevicius, and Sergio Llamas, went just wide.

As the game progressed, Mohun Bagan took control of the ball, with Sahal leading the midfield. They created several half-chances through Sahal and Robinho, but Inter Kashi's solid defense, led by Narender Gahlot and David Humanes, kept them at bay. Although Dimitrios Petratos and Jason Cummings attempted to find their rhythm, they struggled with execution, and set-pieces became Mohun Bagan's most reliable scoring opportunity. However, Inter Kashi's defense held firm.

Towards the end of the first half, Planas came close to scoring, but his shot went over the bar. The first half concluded without any goals, with Mohun Bagan having the majority of possession but failing to challenge Inter Kashi's goalkeeper Shubham Dhas significantly.

Second Half Developments

At halftime, Mohun Bagan's coach Sergio Lobera made attacking substitutions, bringing on Liston Colaco and Jamie Maclaren to seek a breakthrough. The Mariners increased their attacking intensity, with Petratos and Maclaren combining effectively. Petratos forced an early save from Dhas, while long-range attempts from Colaco and Aldred did not find the net.

Despite their efforts, Inter Kashi's disciplined defense, spearheaded by Rohit Danu, Sandip Mandi, and Narender, limited the space available in the penalty area. A promising opportunity arose in the 66th minute when Manvir Singh set up Sahal inside the box, but Inter Kashi's defense executed a crucial block.

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

Closing Stages

In the final moments, Mohun Bagan intensified their efforts, with Maclaren coming closest to scoring in the 85th minute, only to be thwarted by an outstanding save from Dhas. Shortly after, Tom Aldred's header from a corner went wide, leading to growing frustration among the home fans. 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. Mohun Bagan attempted to find a winner with free kicks from Colaco, but ultimately, they could not convert.

In conclusion, Inter Kashi's resilient and organized performance earned them a well-deserved point, while Mohun Bagan was left to ponder missed chances despite controlling over 70% of the possession.