Inter Kashi snatched a crucial point in their latest Indian Super League encounter by fighting back to secure a 1-1 draw against Odisha FC at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex on Saturday. A late surge from the visiting side proved vital as they capitalized on persistent attacking pressure during the closing stages of the fixture.
Match Action and Breakthrough
Both teams displayed attacking intent right from the opening whistle, with Inter Kashi testing the opponent’s defensive line early through Sajad Parray and Wayne Vaz. Despite creating several scoring opportunities in the first fifteen minutes, neither side could break the deadlock before the half-time interval. The deadlock was finally broken in the 56th minute when an unfortunate own goal by defender Pratik Chaudhari handed Odisha FC a 1-1 advantage.
- Odisha FC took the lead in the 58th minute following an own goal by Pratik Chaudhari.
- Thoi Singh scored the decisive equalizer for Inter Kashi late in the second half.
- Albino Gomes produced a vital save in the 76th minute to deny Mahmoud Eid from doubling the lead.
- Aritra Das missed a late chance to win the game after his direct free-kick sailed high.
Late Equalizer and Final Outcome
Trailing by a solitary goal, Inter Kashi continued to probe the opposition defense and mounted a late comeback. Their persistence paid off when Thoi Singh found space inside the center of the box following a set-piece situation. The midfielder unleashed a precise left-footed strike into the bottom-left corner, leveling the score and frustrating the hosts.
Both teams pushed aggressively for a winning goal in the dying minutes of the match. Inter Kashi earned a dangerous free-kick opportunity near the edge of the box, but Aritra Das failed to keep his direct effort on target as the ball sailed high and wide. The final whistle sounded shortly after, confirming a share of the spoils as neither side could find a decisive winner in the pulsating encounter.
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