Odisha FC and Inter Kashi FC End Gameweek 2 in Stalemate
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Bhubaneswar, Feb 25 (NationPress) In Gameweek 2 of the Indian Super League 2025-26, Odisha FC faced off against Inter Kashi FC at the Kalinga Stadium, resulting in a goalless draw on Tuesday.
Odisha FC, competing in their season opener, met Inter Kashi FC, who were looking to build on their positive league debut. The teams displayed equal skill and determination throughout the match.
Despite generating opportunities on both sides, neither team managed to secure a goal, marking the first draw of the season.
Odisha recorded nine attempts, while Inter Kashi had eight, but both teams could only hit the target twice. Rahul KP from Odisha was honored as the Player of the Match.
The match began with Inter Kashi showing early promise. In the very first minute, midfielder Tomba Singh forced Odisha's goalkeeper Amrinder to make a sharp low save from distance.
Odisha responded around the 15-minute mark when Rahul KP shot over the bar from long range after a quick move initiated by Lalthathanga Khawlhring.
Shortly thereafter, Suhair VP missed a close-range header for Odisha following a set-piece from Isak Vanlalruatfela.
Halfway through the first period, Thoiba Singh earned a free-kick for the hosts on the right, but his header from Khawlhring's delivery went narrowly wide.
Suhair again failed to convert from another set-piece. On the opposite side, Planas had a close-range effort blocked by the defense.
Just before halftime, Vanlalruatfela tested Lluis Tarrés with a low shot from distance, which the Inter Kashi goalkeeper saved comfortably as the teams went into the break tied.
Early in the second half, Inter Kashi's Rohit Danu had a header blocked within the box. Shortly after the hour mark, Vanlalruatfela came closest for the Juggernauts, but his left-footed shot from a tight angle was stopped by defender David Humanes.
In the 73rd minute, Danu shot wide from the left after being set up by Prasanth Mohan. As stoppage time approached, he attempted another long-range effort that flew just over the crossbar.
Both squads pushed for a winner in the final ten minutes, with Inter Kashi looking more threatening. However, neither team could find a decisive finish, resulting in a goalless draw and both sides sharing the points.