Kerala started brightly, creating early opportunities as Freddy Lallawmawma fired over from distance in the fifth minute. Inter Kashi responded almost immediately, with Rosenberg Gabriel testing goalkeeper Arsh Shaikh from the left side of the box. Manvir Singh also threatened for the visitors, but neither side could establish control in the opening exchanges.

The Blasters broke the deadlock in the 18th minute through Vibin Mohanan. Korou Singh supplied the assist, setting up Mohanan for a right-footed finish from the centre of the box to give Kerala an early advantage.

Inter Kashi looked to respond, with Manvir forcing another save from Shaikh in the 35th minute. At the other end, Kerala continued to create chances, but Albino Gomes kept out attempts from Freddy Lallawmawma and Korou Singh to ensure the visitors remained within touching distance at half-time.

The second half saw Kerala push for a second goal while Inter Kashi searched for an equaliser. Manvir’s header was saved by Shaikh in the 61st minute, and Andre Green came close to extending the Blasters’ lead four minutes later but narrowly missed the target. Ayush Chhikara also threatened for Inter Kashi, firing just wide in the 72nd minute.

As the contest entered its closing stages, Kerala continued to threaten from set-pieces, with Sumit Sharma heading over from a corner in the 80th minute. Inter Kashi pushed forward in search of a late equaliser, but the Blasters’ defence remained organised to protect their slender lead.

Kerala finally put the result beyond doubt in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Mohammed Sanan set up Andre Green, who calmly finished with his left foot into the bottom-right corner to make it 2-0 and cap a strong start to the campaign.

The victory gives Kerala Blasters an early boost in their pursuit of a successful ISL season. While Vibin Mohanan’s first-half strike provided the platform, Green’s late goal ensured there would be no nervous finish as the Blasters secured all three points and a clean sheet.

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The hosts set the tone early, controlling possession and creating chances with sharp attacking play. Bede Osuji played a key role in the opening stages, linking up well with Dani Ramírez and testing the Inter Kashi defence, though goalkeeper Lluis Tarrés made a couple of important saves to keep the scores level.

Punjab’s persistence eventually paid off in the 37th minute. A quick transition from midfield saw Osuji and Effiong Nsungusi Jr combine effectively inside the box, before the ball fell to Samir Zeljković, who calmly finished to give the hosts a deserved lead.

Inter Kashi attempted to respond before halftime but struggled to break through a well-organised Punjab defence, as the hosts carried their advantage into the break.

The second half began with Punjab tightening their grip on the game. A midfield error allowed Dani Ramírez to drive forward and set up Effiong Nsungusi Jr, who finished from close range to double the lead in the 51st minute.

Punjab continued to press and maintain control, limiting Inter Kashi’s attacking threat while remaining dangerous going forward. Their dominance was rewarded again in the 72nd minute when Osuji produced a brilliant turn inside the box before firing into the top corner to make it 3-0.

With the result effectively sealed, Punjab managed the closing stages comfortably, maintaining defensive discipline and denying Inter Kashi any clear opportunities. The hosts even came close to adding a fourth late on, striking the woodwork in stoppage time.

The victory lifts Punjab FC further up the table and strengthens their push towards the top half, while Inter Kashi will look to regroup after a difficult outing on the road.

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The visitors started brightly, putting early pressure on the Inter Kashi defence with a series of corners and attacking moves. Mahitosh Roy and Yash Chickro both came close, but Inter Kashi remained organised and weathered the early storm.

As the game settled, the hosts began to find their rhythm and broke the deadlock in the 15th minute through a well-executed move. Rohit Danu’s run down the left created space for Sandip Mandi, who delivered a precise cutback into the box. Mohammed Asif arrived at the right moment to finish calmly and give his side the lead.

Inter Kashi controlled possession for much of the first half, with Sergio Llamas and Wayne Vaz dictating play in midfield, though chances remained limited. Mohammedan continued to threaten in spells but struggled to break through a disciplined defensive setup.

The second half saw Mohammedan Sporting push forward with greater urgency. Lalremsanga led the charge with some dangerous runs, while Lalngaihsaka came agonisingly close when his header struck the crossbar in the 55th minute.

Despite the pressure, Inter Kashi held firm at the back, limiting clear opportunities and managing the game effectively in the closing stages. Mohammedan threw numbers forward late on, but their efforts lacked the final touch.

Inter Kashi remained composed until the final whistle, sealing a crucial three points and climbing further up the table, while Mohammedan Sporting continue their search for their first points of the campaign.

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After a tightly contested first half, it was Alfred Moya who made the difference with a decisive brace, earning him the Player of the Match honours and guiding his side to an important three points on the road.

The opening half saw both teams adopt a cautious approach, with Chennaiyin enjoying more possession as Alberto Noguera and Mohammed Ali Bemammer dictated the tempo in midfield. However, Inter Kashi remained compact defensively, limiting the hosts to speculative efforts from distance.

At the other end, Rohit Danu provided a constant outlet for the visitors, delivering dangerous balls into the box. Inter Kashi came closest to breaking the deadlock just before halftime through a flurry of chances from a set-piece situation, but a combination of goalkeeping and last-ditch defending kept the scores level.

The game sprang to life immediately after the restart. Inter Kashi capitalised on a defensive lapse as Moya reacted quickest to a loose ball inside the box, calmly finishing to give the visitors the lead.

Momentum stayed with the away side, and Moya struck again shortly after, taking advantage of miscommunication in the Chennaiyin defence to double the advantage with a composed finish.

Chasing the game, Chennaiyin FC pushed forward with greater urgency and created a few promising moments, including a strong effort from Faroukh Chaudhary that was well saved. Their persistence eventually paid off in stoppage time when Daniel Chima Chukwu found the net following a scramble in the box.

However, the late goal proved to be only a consolation, as Inter Kashi held firm to register their second win of the campaign. The result lifts them to eighth in the standings, while Chennaiyin FC remain in the lower half as they look to regroup ahead of their next fixture.

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The Blues began the match on the front foot, controlling possession and creating early chances. Their pressure paid off in the 20th minute when Ashique Kuruniyan won the ball high up the pitch and unleashed a powerful strike into the top corner to give Bengaluru the lead.

Inter Kashi responded well and found an equaliser before the break. Alfred Planas finished clinically inside the box in the 38th minute, bringing the hosts back into the game as the teams went into half-time level at 1–1.

The second half saw Bengaluru regain control, with Sunil Chhetri and Sánchez both testing the goalkeeper as they pushed forward in search of another goal. Inter Kashi also threatened on the counter but were unable to make their chances count.

The breakthrough came in the 69th minute when a set-piece caused problems for the hosts. A missed punch from the goalkeeper allowed Sánchez to head into an empty net, restoring Bengaluru’s lead.

Inter Kashi tried to find a way back into the contest, but Bengaluru remained composed and organised defensively. The result was sealed deep into stoppage time when Sánchez capitalised on a goalkeeping error, scoring from long range to complete his brace and make it 3–1.

A clinical display from Bengaluru FC ensured all three points, with Sánchez’s standout performance guiding them to an impressive victory on the road.

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Mumbai City started the match on the front foot and dominated possession early on. Ayush Chhikara created the first opportunity in the fourth minute, but his effort from close range was comfortably saved by Inter Kashi goalkeeper Lluis Tarrés. Chhikara came close again later in the half after being set up by captain Lallianzuala Chhangte, but his shot drifted just wide.

Despite Mumbai controlling most of the play, Inter Kashi remained compact in defence and looked to threaten on the counterattack. Their best chance of the first half came in the 42nd minute when Llamas forced a save from Phurba Lachenpa with a strike from the right.

The breakthrough finally arrived in first-half stoppage time. From a corner delivered by Chhangte, Noufal PN reacted quickly inside the box and slotted the ball into the net to give Mumbai City FC the lead heading into the break.

Inter Kashi responded strongly after the restart and equalised in the 51st minute. Sandip Mandi delivered a precise cross into the box and Rohit Danu rose to meet it with a close-range header to bring the hosts level.

However, the visitors restored their advantage almost immediately. Just a minute later, Jorge Ortiz threaded a perfectly timed pass into the area for Chhangte, who finished calmly with his left foot to make it 2–1.

The match became increasingly open as both sides searched for more goals. Inter Kashi pushed forward aggressively, with Petkevičius and Danu testing the Mumbai defence and goalkeeper Lachenpa.

Mumbai were reduced to ten men late in stoppage time when Hmingthanmawia Ralte received a red card. Inter Kashi piled on the pressure in the closing moments and even struck the crossbar twice, but the Islanders’ defence held firm.

The final whistle confirmed a hard-earned 2–1 victory for Mumbai City FC, with captain Lallianzuala Chhangte playing a decisive role in guiding his side to their third win of the season.

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The home side began brightly and created the first opportunity in the ninth minute when Eze connected with Nikola Stojanović’s free-kick inside the box, but his header drifted wide. Raphael Bouli also attempted a long-range effort shortly after, but failed to trouble the Inter Kashi goalkeeper.

Inter Kashi responded with a chance of their own as Alfred Planas narrowly missed the target with a shot from the centre of the box in the 17th minute. Moments later, the game took a dramatic turn when Jamshedpur winger Vincy Barretto received a straight red card for a high challenge, leaving the hosts to continue the match with ten players.

The visitors looked to take advantage of the extra man and pushed forward through Tomba Singh, Nishchal Chandan and Sumeet Passi. However, Jamshedpur nearly found the breakthrough themselves when Madih Talal’s curling free-kick sailed just over the crossbar. Inter Kashi continued to threaten late in the half, but goalkeeper Albino Gomes produced a crucial save to deny Prasanth Karuthadathkuni as the teams went into the break goalless.

Inter Kashi maintained the pressure after the restart, but their attempts from distance failed to find the target. Jamshedpur eventually broke the deadlock in the 57th minute through a set-piece. Madih Talal delivered an inviting free-kick into the penalty area and captain Stephen Eze reacted quickly to guide the ball into the net, giving the hosts a crucial 1-0 lead.

The visitors increased their attacking intensity in search of an equaliser, but Gomes stood tall between the posts, making several important saves to preserve the advantage. Jamshedpur also threatened on the counter, with Bouli striking the post after a swift attacking move.

Inter Kashi continued to push in the closing stages but lacked the finishing touch. With disciplined defending and strong goalkeeping, Jamshedpur held firm to secure a determined 1-0 victory.

The result keeps the Men of Steel unbeaten and level on points with leaders Mohun Bagan Super Giant, trailing only on goal difference after another resilient performance.

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The match began cautiously, with both sides testing each other without committing too many numbers forward. Rohit Danu registered the first meaningful attempt for the visitors, while Kerala threatened from set-pieces, with Oumar Bah heading wide. Lithuanian forward Nauris Petkevičius looked lively for Inter Kashi, going close before eventually making his presence count.

The breakthrough came in the 34th minute. Alfred Planas split the defence with a perfectly weighted through ball, allowing Petkevičius to create space and fire a powerful right-footed strike into the net, giving Inter Kashi a deserved lead. Kerala had a chance to respond before the interval, but Korou Singh failed to convert from close range.

The hosts returned after the break with greater urgency. Jai Quitongo and Muhammad Ajsal both tested the Inter Kashi defence, but goalkeeper Lluis Tarrés stood tall, making crucial saves to preserve the advantage. Inter Kashi, meanwhile, remained dangerous on the counter.

In the 78th minute, the visitors struck again. Petkevičius turned provider this time, setting up Alfred Planas on the right side of the box. The Spaniard calmly slotted his effort into the bottom corner to double the lead and put Inter Kashi in firm control.

Kerala Blasters pulled one back in the 84th minute through a stunning acrobatic finish from Víctor Bertomeu, raising hopes of a late comeback. Bertomeu came close again in stoppage time, but Inter Kashi defended resolutely to protect their lead.

The final whistle confirmed a historic 2-1 win for Inter Kashi FC, with Alfred Planas earning the Player of the Match award for his influential display in a landmark victory.

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Playing their first match of the campaign, Odisha showed flashes of promise, while Inter Kashi looked confident building on their encouraging debut performance. The match saw plenty of intent from both teams, but accuracy in front of goal proved elusive.

Inter Kashi made a lively start, forcing Odisha goalkeeper Amrinder into an early save through a long-range effort from Tomba Singh. The hosts responded soon after, with Rahul KP trying his luck from distance before Suhair VP headed over from a well-delivered set-piece.

Set pieces continued to be a key outlet for Odisha, with Thoiba Singh winning a free-kick and later coming close with a header that drifted narrowly wide. At the other end, Inter Kashi also threatened, as Planas saw a close-range attempt blocked by a resolute defence.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with both teams pushing but failing to find the decisive breakthrough. Rohit Danu had a header blocked early on and later dragged an effort wide after being set up inside the area. Odisha came closest through Isak Vanlalruatfela, whose tight-angled strike was bravely blocked by David Humanes.

In the closing stages, Inter Kashi looked slightly more threatening, but their late efforts, including a long-range attempt from Danu in stoppage time, failed to hit the target.

With nine attempts from Odisha and eight from Inter Kashi, both sides managed only two shots on target each. Rahul KP was named Player of the Match for his energetic display, as the teams settled for a share of the points in the season’s first goalless draw.

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At the Salt Lake Stadium, Mohun Bagan Super Giant looked sharp and organised from the first whistle against Kerala Blasters. The Mariners controlled possession for long spells and created the better chances in the first half. Their pressure paid off when Jamie Maclaren found the breakthrough with a composed finish, giving the home side the early advantage.

Kerala Blasters attempted to respond after the break and showed more attacking intent in the second half. However, Bagan’s defence stayed disciplined and limited clear openings. As the match entered stoppage time, Tom Aldred stepped up to add another goal, sealing a confident opening-day win and underlining why the Kolkata giants remain strong contenders this season.

In the other fixture, FC Goa were handed a tough challenge by newcomers Inter Kashi. Despite being the more experienced ISL side, Goa found it difficult to break down a determined Inter Kashi defence in the first half. The visitors surprised many by taking the lead just before half-time, putting pressure on the Gaurs in front of their home crowd.

The second half saw Goa increase the tempo and push numbers forward. Inter Kashi were later reduced to ten men, which shifted the momentum further in Goa’s favour. Persistent attacks eventually resulted in a late penalty, calmly converted by Dejan Dražić to rescue a point for the home side.

The opening day showcased different narratives — a dominant start from the defending champions and a spirited display from a debutant side eager to prove themselves. With strong performances, tactical battles, and late twists, ISL 2025–26 has already delivered excitement from day one

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