What a rollercoaster ride it was at Ekana! Mumbai City FC edged past Inter Kashi FC 2-1 in a dramatic ISL clash packed with goals, cards, and pure football passion.
Inter Kashi played bravely at home, matching their rivals in almost every department. But Mumbai City showed why they are title contenders, stealing all three points in style.
Team Statistics
| Inter Kashi FC | Stat | Mumbai City FC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Shots | 11 |
| 5 | Shots on Target | 4 |
| 47% | Possession | 53% |
| 7 | Fouls | 7 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 3 |
| 9 | Corners | 2 |
First Half: Mumbai City Strike in Injury Time
The first half was tight and well-contested, with both teams cancelling each other out. Neither side could break the deadlock for long stretches of the opening 45 minutes.
Inter Kashi defender Sumeet Passi earned the first yellow card as early as the 9th minute, setting a fiery tone for what was to come in this intense ISL battle.
Prabir Das was then booked at 45+4′, adding more drama. Just two minutes later, Noufal P.N broke the deadlock in the 45+6′ with a clinical finish, assisted by Hmingthanmawia Ralte.
Mumbai City went into half-time with a slender 1-0 lead. Inter Kashi trailed but were far from out of it, with plenty of fight left in their hungry squad.
Goalscorers at a Glance
| Time | Scorer | Team | Assist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45+6′ | Noufal P.N | Mumbai City FC | H. Ralte |
| 51′ | Rohit Danu | Inter Kashi FC | S. Mandi |
| 52′ | Lallianzuala Chhangte | Mumbai City FC | J. Ortiz |
Second Half: A Two-Minute Masterclass!
Inter Kashi’s Prasanth Karuthadathkuni replaced Prabir Das at the start of the second half in a tactical reshuffle, giving the home side fresh energy going into the crucial second period.
The drama exploded in the 51st minute! Rohit Danu levelled with a thunderous header, assisted by S. Mandi. The crowd went absolutely wild — Ekana was alive and buzzing loudly!
But the joy lasted barely 60 seconds. In the 52nd minute, Lallianzuala Chhangte restored Mumbai City’s lead with a devastating finish. J. Ortiz played the killer assist to put Mumbai ahead.
From 0-1 down to 1-1 and back to 1-2 — all within two jaw-dropping minutes! This was ISL football at its absolute finest, keeping every fan on the edge of their seat.
Key Substitutions That Changed the Game
Jorge Ortiz Mendoza came off at 69′ for Vikram Partap Singh, while Lalnuntluanga Bawitlung made way for Zothanpuia Zothanpuia at 72′ as Mumbai rotated their squad smartly under pressure.
Inter Kashi brought on Ashish Jha for Tomba Singh Haobam at 79′, and Jayesh Rane replaced Alfred Planas at 84′, looking for an equaliser in the dying minutes of the game.
Mumbai made triple substitutions at 88′ — Amandeep, Sanjeev Stalin, and Franklin Robin Nazareth came on to kill the game off and protect their precious one-goal advantage at Ekana.
Cards and Discipline
This match had its fair share of drama off the ball, too! A total of five yellow cards and one red card were brandished across both teams throughout this heated encounter.
The biggest moment of controversy came at 90+4′ when Mumbai City defender Hmingthanmawia Ralte was sent off with a straight red card, just minutes after scoring. Drama at its peak!
| Time | Player | Team | Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9′ | Sumeet Passi | Inter Kashi FC | Yellow |
| 45+4′ | Prabir Das | Inter Kashi FC | Yellow |
| 81′ | Joni Kauko | Mumbai City FC | Yellow |
| 90+4′ | Hmingthanmawia Ralte | Mumbai City FC | Red |
| 90+4′ | Nauris Petkevicius | Inter Kashi FC | Yellow |
| 90+10′ | Nishchal Chandan | Inter Kashi FC | Yellow |
Conclusion: Mumbai City Seals the Win
Despite Inter Kashi’s spirited performance and dominant 9 corners, Mumbai City were clinical when it mattered most. Their three goals came at vital moments and completely flipped the game around.
Mumbai’s 53% possession and 11 shots showed they were slightly on top overall. Inter Kashi matched them with 10 shots and 5 on target, showing heart but ultimately falling short.
This was a thrilling ISL encounter full of goals, drama, and passion. Mumbai City walk away with all three points, while Inter Kashi will be left to rue their missed opportunities.
