In one of the most thrilling conclusions to an I-League fixture in recent memory, Inter Kashi pulled off a stunning 3–1 comeback win against Rajasthan United FC on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium. With their I-League 2024–25 title hopes hanging by a thread, the Kashi side scored twice deep into stoppage time to secure a vital three points and keep their championship dream alive.
The match began with high stakes and high intensity, and Inter Kashi made their intentions clear early on. Prasanth Karuthadathkuni opened the scoring in the 12th minute, converting a precise low cross from Edmund Lalrindika to give the hosts an ideal start. However, rather than capitalizing on their momentum, Inter Kashi began to retreat, allowing Rajasthan United to gain a foothold in the contest.
The visitors grew into the game and eventually equalized in the 69th minute through captain Alain Oyarzun, whose curling corner kick bypassed both defenders and goalkeeper to nestle directly into the net — a goal straight out of the playbook of set-piece mastery.
With a draw set to end their title aspirations, Inter Kashi threw everything forward in the dying minutes. Their persistence paid off in stoppage time. In the 94th minute, David Humanes Muñoz capitalized on a goalmouth scramble following a corner from Nikola Stojanovic, blasting the ball into the net to restore the lead. Just three minutes later, substitute Matija Babovic sealed the deal with a composed finish after a slick passing move, making it 3–1.
Despite the victory, Inter Kashi’s fate remains undecided. They finish the season with 39 points from 22 games — just one shy of current table toppers Churchill Brothers FC Goa, who were held to a 1–1 draw by Real Kashmir. The final standings hinge on the AIFF Appeals Committee’s decision regarding Match No. 45 between Namdhari FC and Inter Kashi.
Meanwhile, fellow title contenders Gokulam Kerala saw their hopes dashed after a dramatic 4–3 defeat to Dempo SC, eliminating them from the title race.
With emotions running high and the title race going down to an off-field verdict, Inter Kashi’s dramatic win has undoubtedly etched this encounter into I-League folklore.
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