Mohun Bagan Super Giant were held to a goalless draw by Inter Kashi in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 clash at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on 12 May 2025. Despite dominating possession for large spells, the Mariners were unable to break down a disciplined Inter Kashi defence, as both sides settled for a point. The result takes Mohun Bagan to 22 points from 11 matches, level with leaders East Bengal FC on points but behind on goal difference. Meanwhile, Inter Kashi remain 10th with 12 points.

Early chances and Inter Kashi's threat

The Mariners made a lively start with midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad testing the Inter Kashi defence early on, but his two attempts in quick succession went wide. Inter Kashi had an opening of their own in the ninth minute when Mohammed Asif, after a clever move involving Alfred Planas, Nauris Petkevičius, and Sergio Llamas, saw his effort drift narrowly wide, offering a glimpse of the visitors' attacking intent.

Mohun Bagan's midfield control and set-piece struggles

Mohun Bagan gradually assumed control of possession, with Sahal orchestrating play in midfield. The home side created half-chances through Sahal and Robinho, but Inter Kashi's compact defensive shape ensured clear opportunities remained scarce. Dimitrios Petratos and Jason Cummings tried to find rhythm but lacked the final touches, and set-pieces proved to be Mohun Bagan's most consistent avenue. Inter Kashi's backline, marshalled by Narender Gahlot and David Humanes, stood firm. At the other end, Planas came close late in the half, but his effort sailed over as the visitors continued to threaten sporadically. The first half ended goalless, with Mohun Bagan enjoying the majority of possession but failing to register a meaningful test for Inter Kashi goalkeeper Shubham Dhas.

Second-half intensity and defensive resilience

Mohun Bagan head coach Sergio Lobera responded at the break with attacking changes, introducing Liston Colaco and Jamie Maclaren in search of a breakthrough. The Mariners increased their intensity, with Dimitrios Petratos and Maclaren linking up well in advanced areas. Petratos forced a save early in the second half, while long-range efforts from Colaco and Tom Aldred failed to trouble the scoreboard. Inter Kashi's defensive discipline, led by Rohit Danu, Sandip Mandi, and Narender, restricted space in and around the penalty area.

Missed opportunities and late drama

A promising move in the 66th minute saw Manvir Singh cut the ball back for Sahal inside the box, but Inter Kashi held their ground with a crucial block at close range. As the match wore on, Inter Kashi grew in confidence, introducing fresh legs and managing possession smartly to disrupt Mohun Bagan's rhythm. Jayesh Rane had a sight of goal following a counter, but his effort sailed over. The Mariners pushed hard in the closing stages, with Maclaren coming closest in the 85th minute, only to be denied by an excellent save from Shubham Dhas, who stretched to deflect the effort away. Moments later, Aldred headed wide from a corner as frustration grew among the home side. Inter Kashi nearly snatched a late winner in stoppage time when Rohit Danu broke forward, but goalkeeper Vishal Kaith came off his line swiftly to deny the chance.

What the draw means

Mohun Bagan's organised visitors earned a well-deserved point through disciplined defending, while the Mariners were left to reflect on missed opportunities despite controlling over 70 per cent of possession. Deepak Tangri was awarded Man of the Match for his display. The result leaves Mohun Bagan needing to convert dominance into goals in their upcoming fixtures, while Inter Kashi's resilience suggests they remain competitive despite their lower league position.