Thoi Singh’s 89th-minute equaliser rescued Inter Kashi as Odisha FC settled for a 1-1 draw after Chaudhari’s own goal.

Inter Kashi and Odisha FC played out an exciting 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League encounter. Both teams had their moments throughout the match, but neither could establish complete control. Just when Odisha FC looked set to take home all three points, Inter Kashi came up with a late equalizer to keep the contest alive until the final whistle.

Inter Kashi and Odisha FC Remain Goalless at Half-Time

Inter Kashi and Odisha FC went into the half-time break locked at 0-0 in their Indian Super League encounter, with neither side able to find the breakthrough in a closely contested opening 45 minutes. Both teams had chances to test the opposition defence, but poor finishing and key defensive interventions kept the deadlock intact.

Kashi looked to threaten from a distance in the15th minute. However, that attempt found the target. Inter Kashi also won a corner in the 26th minute, but they were unable to turn the set-piece opportunity into a goal.

Odisha FC gradually looked to build their attacking momentum. Rahim Ali had an effort blocked in the 25th minute after being set up by Nandha Kumar Sekar, while the visitors earned consecutive corners in the 39th and 41st minutes. Their attacking moves, however, failed to produce a clear breakthrough.

The first half also saw a few interruptions due to injuries, with Odisha FC’s Mahmoud Eid, Saviour Gama and goalkeeper Hrithik Tiwari requiring attention at different stages. Kashi’s Hitesh Sharma was shown a yellow card in the 35th minute for a foul, adding to the competitive nature of the contest.

The biggest late opportunity came in stoppage time when Rahim Ali attempted a right-footed shot from outside the box following Manu Molina’s pass, but his effort went wide of the left post.

Inter Kashi Fight Back Late to Hold Odisha FC to a 1-1 Draw

Inter Kashi staged a late comeback to secure a 1-1 draw against Odisha FC, with Thoi Singh Huidrom scoring in the 89th minute to cancel out an unfortunate own goal by Pratik Chaudhari. Odisha FC appeared to be heading towards victory after taking the lead early in the second half, but Inter Kashi refused to give up and found a dramatic equaliser in the closing stages.

The match came to life shortly after the restart. In the 56th minute, Odisha FC took the lead through an own goal by Inter Kashi defender Pratik Chaudhari. The visitors had already threatened from a corner, with Stephen Eze missing a headed opportunity before the unfortunate deflection put Odisha FC ahead.

Inter Kashi attempted to respond through changes from the bench, bringing on Ayush Chhikara and Aritra Das in the 58th minute. Thoi Singh Huidrom was introduced in the 67th minute, while further substitutions followed as the home side searched for an equaliser.

Odisha FC had an opportunity to extend their advantage in the 76th minute when Mahmoud Eid tested Inter Kashi goalkeeper Albino Gomes with a left-footed effort. Gomes produced an important save to keep his side in the contest.

The decisive moment arrived in the 89th minute. Following a set-piece situation, Thoi Singh Huidrom found the back of the net with a left-footed finish into the bottom-left corner, restoring parity and sparking celebrations for Inter Kashi.

Both sides pushed for a winner during the seven minutes of added time. Odisha FC’s Lalrinfela Khiangte sent an effort narrowly over the crossbar, while Nandha Kumar Sekar saw his late attempt blocked. Inter Kashi also tried their luck through Aritra Das, but his direct free-kick sailed high and wide.

In the end, neither team could find a winning goal, as the contest finished 1-1. Odisha FC will rue their inability to protect their lead, while Inter Kashi can take confidence from their late fightback. Now, both teams have their first points of the season.