northeast united vs inter kashi — IN news

On May 2, 2026, at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, NorthEast United faced off against Inter Kashi in a nail-biting encounter that ended with a score of 3-2. Parthib Gogoi scored the decisive goal in the final moments, securing a thrilling victory for his team.

The match started with NorthEast United taking control early on. Just before half-time, Jithin MS put them ahead with a well-placed shot. The home crowd erupted as their team led 1-0 at the break.

In the second half, Andy Rodríguez extended the lead to 2-0 by converting a penalty in the 61st minute. It seemed like NorthEast United was on their way to an easy win. But then, Inter Kashi showed resilience.

Sergio Llamas scored for Inter Kashi in the 71st minute, giving his team hope. Just when it looked like they might equalize, Mohammed Asif struck again for Inter Kashi in the 82nd minute, leveling the score at 2-2.

That context matters because it set the stage for a dramatic finale. With time running out and tension building, Parthib Gogoi emerged as the hero. He found the back of the net in the 90th minute, sealing all three points for NorthEast United.

Jairo Samperio was named Man of the Match for his influential display, playing a key role in two of NorthEast United’s three goals. His performance highlighted just how vital teamwork is in football.

As it stands now, NorthEast United has moved up to 10th place in the Indian Super League standings with 10 points from 11 matches. Meanwhile, Inter Kashi remains in 8th place with 11 points from their own set of matches.

This match not only showcased individual brilliance but also underscored the competitive nature of this season’s Indian Super League. Each point counts as teams battle for better positions as the season progresses.