ISL 2025-26: Asif scores as Inter Kashi beat Mohammedan Sporting

Mohammed Asif’s first-half strike proved decisive as Inter Kashi beat Mohammedan Sporting Club 1-0 at the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday to secure their second consecutive win in the 2025-2026 Indian Super League.

The result moves Inter Kashi to eighth place in the standings with eleven points from eight games, while Mohammedan is bottom without a point in seven games. Sandip Mandi was named Player of the Match.

Mohammedan started on the front foot and won a series of corners in the opening minutes but failed to capitalize. Midfielder Mahitosh Roy saw an effort blocked, while right winger Yash Chickro shot narrowly wide when the visitor wanted to assert himself early.

Inter Kashi gradually settled into the match and found the breakthrough in the 15th minute through a well-worked move on the left. Left winger Rohit Danu released Mandi on the overlap, and the full-back drove into the box before cutting the ball back into the middle. Asif timed his run perfectly and produced a composed left-footed finish into the bottom left corner to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.

Antonio López Habas’ side continued to control possession through midfield, with Sergio Llamas and Wayne Vaz combining effectively, although clear-cut chances remained limited. Mohammedan also showed glimpses in attack but struggled to break through a compact Kashi defense.

Tomba Singh tested Padam Chettri from range late in the first half but the Mohammedan goalkeeper was equal to the effort as Kashi extended his slim half-time lead.

Mohammedan emerged with renewed commitment in the second half and came close to the equalizer in the 55th minute. Striker F. Lalremsanga produced a brilliant run before delivering a high ball into the area, where substitute Lalngaihsaka made a good move only to see his header bounce against the crossbar.

As the match entered the final stages, Mohammedan put forward numbers in search of the equalizer. Lalngaihsaka and Lalremsanga combined dangerously in stoppage time but the latter effort went just wide, summing up a frustrating evening for Mehrajuddin Wadoo.

Inter Kashi led with composure in the closing minutes, with goalkeeper Shubham Dhas ensuring there was no late scare as the hosts secured a hard-fought 1-0 win.

Published on April 12, 2026