NorthEast United edge Inter Kashi 3-2 as Gogoi's late strike seals ISL drama
Synopsis
In a match that swung both ways, NorthEast United looked to have sealed it at 2-0 with a red card advantage, only for Inter Kashi to pull level through two quickfire goals. But Gogoi's composed finish in the 90th minute proved the difference, handing the Highlanders a crucial three points in a contest that will be remembered for its dramatic momentum shifts and late-game intensity.
Key Takeaways
NorthEast United FC defeated Inter Kashi 3-2 on 2 May at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati .
Jithin MS opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time; Andy Rodríguez doubled the lead from a penalty in the 61st minute .
Sergio Llamas and Mohammed Asif levelled for Inter Kashi in the 71st and 82nd minutes respectively.
Parthib Gogoi restored NorthEast's lead in the 90th minute to seal the win.
Jairo Samperio was named Man of the Match for his influential performance and two goal contributions.
NorthEast United move to 10th with 10 points from 11 matches ; Inter Kashi remain 8th with 11 points from 10 matches .
NorthEast United FC secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against Inter Kashi in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 on Saturday, 2 May, with substitute Parthib Gogoi's injury-time strike clinching all three points in a pulsating encounter at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. The Highlanders clawed back from 2-0 down after Inter Kashi mounted a spirited fightback, only for Gogoi to restore order in the 90th minute.
How the match unfolded
Jithin MS handed NorthEast the lead in first-half stoppage time, finishing emphatically into the top corner after Jairo Samperio beat two defenders and cut back from the right. Andy Rodríguez doubled the advantage from the penalty spot in the 61st minute after Wayne Vaz fouled Samperio and was sent off, leaving Inter Kashi with ten men.
Inter Kashi's comeback bid
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Inter Kashi staged a remarkable recovery. Sergio Llamas pulled one back in the 71st minute with a curling free-kick into the bottom corner, before Mohammed Asif capitalised on loose play inside the box to level in the 82nd minute. The visitors' resilience shifted momentum decisively in their favour.
Gogoi seals it in the dying moments
With the contest finely poised and Inter Kashi pressing for a winner, Gogoi drove into the box from the right flank and finished composedly into the bottom corner in the 90th minute to restore NorthEast's lead. Inter Kashi threw numbers forward in the closing stages but could not breach the home defence again.
Standing and performance notes
The victory lifts NorthEast United FC to 10th in the standings with 10 points from 11 matches, while Inter Kashi remain 8th with 11 points from 10 outings. Jairo Samperio was named Man of the Match for his influential display, creating or contributing to two of the three goals. The Spaniard struck the post in the 38th minute and was denied in a one-on-one by Inter Kashi keeper Shubham Dhas before his decisive assist in stoppage time.
What's next
Both sides will look to build on this result as the ISL 2025-26 season enters its closing stages. NorthEast will seek to climb the table from their current mid-table position, while Inter Kashi must regroup after a costly loss at home despite a strong second-half showing.
Point of View
Yet Inter Kashi's two quickfire goals in the 71st and 82nd minutes exposed a familiar frailty — the inability to see out games when the upper hand is established. Gogoi's intervention was clinical, but the real story is whether NorthEast can convert such dramatic wins into consistent results. At 10th with 10 points from 11, they remain in the churn of mid-table mediocrity; one win does not chart a course upward.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the NorthEast United vs Inter Kashi match?
NorthEast United defeated Inter Kashi 3-2 on 2 May 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. Jithin MS, Andy Rodríguez, and Parthib Gogoi scored for NorthEast; Sergio Llamas and Mohammed Asif scored for Inter Kashi.
Who scored the winning goal for NorthEast United?
Parthib Gogoi scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute, driving into the box from the right and finishing composedly into the bottom corner to restore NorthEast's lead at 3-2.
Why was Inter Kashi reduced to ten men?
Centre back Wayne Vaz was shown a red card in the 61st minute after fouling Jairo Samperio inside the box. Andy Rodríguez converted the resulting penalty to make it 2-0.
Who was named Man of the Match?
Jairo Samperio was named Man of the Match for his influential display. The Spanish midfielder struck the post in the 38th minute, created the opening goal with a brilliant run and cut-back, and was fouled for the penalty that led to NorthEast's second goal.
What are the current standings after this match?
NorthEast United FC moved to 10th place with 10 points from 11 matches. Inter Kashi remain 8th with 11 points from 10 matches, having suffered a costly defeat despite their second-half comeback.
