Mumbai City FC held off a spirited Inter Kashi fightback to register a 2-1 victory in Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
The Islanders recorded their third win to move up to third in the standings with 11 points, while Inter Kashi remained eighth with five points. Captain Lallianzuala Chhangte was adjudged Player of the Match.
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Mumbai’s Early Dominance
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Result | Mumbai City 2-1 Inter Kashi |
| Scorers | Noufal 45’+6, Chhangte 52′; Danu 51′ |
| Mumbai City | 3rd, 11 points |
| Inter Kashi | 8th, 5 points |
Mumbai dominated possession in the opening exchanges, putting the hosts under sustained pressure. Left winger Ayush Chhikara’s close-range attempt in the fourth minute was saved by Lluis Tarrés. Chhikara came close again in the 18th minute when he dragged a right-footed effort narrowly wide after being set up by Chhangte.
Ortíz tried his luck from distance in the 20th minute but fired over. Inter Kashi struggled to create clear opportunities, though Sumeet Passi attempted a shot from outside the box in the 22nd minute that was blocked.
Despite Mumbai’s dominance, Inter Kashi remained organised defensively and looked to threaten on the counter. Llamas forced a save from Lachenpa in the 42nd minute.
The breakthrough arrived deep into first-half stoppage time. From a corner delivered by Chhangte, midfielder Noufal PN slotted the ball into the net to give Mumbai a slender lead at the interval.
Second Half Fightback
Inter Kashi began the second half with renewed intent and found the equaliser soon after the restart. In the 51st minute, Sandip Mandi delivered a cross from the left flank which Rohit Danu met with a close-range header to level at 1-1.
However, Mumbai responded immediately. Just a minute later, Ortíz threaded a through ball from the left flank into the penalty area, which found Chhangte, who finished calmly with his left foot to restore Mumbai’s lead in the 52nd minute.
The match opened up as both sides pushed forward. Petkevičius tested Lachenpa with a close-range effort before Danu attempted a long-range strike that forced another save. Noufal also threatened but saw his shot denied by Tarrés.
Inter Kashi continued to press. Petkevičius fired wide from distance in the 58th minute, while Llamas headed narrowly off target from a Danu cross in the 67th minute.
Mumbai were reduced to ten men deep into stoppage time when Hmingthanmawia Ralte was shown a red card. Inter Kashi pushed forward in the closing moments, with Wayne Vaz forcing a crucial save from Lachenpa.
Despite sustained late pressure and hitting the crossbar twice in the dying minutes, Inter Kashi were unable to find the equaliser as Mumbai held firm to secure a 2-1 victory.
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FAQs
What was the final score of Mumbai City vs Inter Kashi?
Mumbai City beat Inter Kashi 2-1. Noufal PN scored in stoppage time of the first half, Lallianzuala Chhangte in the 52nd minute, and Rohit Danu scored for Inter Kashi in the 51st minute.
Where do both teams stand in the ISL 2025-26 table?
Mumbai City recorded their third win to move up to third with 11 points. Inter Kashi remained eighth with five points.
How did Mumbai City score their goals?
Noufal slotted the ball from a Chhangte corner in first-half stoppage time. Chhangte finished with his left foot from an Ortíz through ball in the 52nd minute to restore Mumbai’s lead.
What happened in the closing stages?
Mumbai were reduced to ten men when Hmingthanmawia Ralte was shown a red card. Inter Kashi pushed forward, with Wayne Vaz forcing a save. Despite hitting the crossbar twice, Inter Kashi couldn’t equalise.
Who was named Player of the Match?
Captain Lallianzuala Chhangte was adjudged Player of the Match. He assisted Noufal’s goal and scored Mumbai’s winner in the 52nd minute.
