On May 2, 2026, NorthEast United FC faced off against Inter Kashi at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in a thrilling Indian Super League match. The game concluded with NorthEast United winning 3-2, thanks to a decisive late goal from Parthib Gogoi.
The match started with NorthEast United taking control early on. Jithin MS scored the first goal just before half-time, giving his team a 1-0 lead. Shortly after the break, Andy Rodríguez extended the lead to 2-0 by converting a penalty in the 61st minute.
However, Inter Kashi showed resilience. Sergio Llamas pulled one back in the 71st minute, igniting hopes for his team. Just when it seemed that they had equalized, Mohammed Asif scored in the 82nd minute, leveling the game at 2-2.
In a dramatic turn of events, Parthib Gogoi found the net in the final moments of the match—scoring in the 90th minute to secure all three points for NorthEast United. His late strike was crucial and highlighted his impact on the game.
Key statistics from the match:
- Final score: NorthEast United FC 3 – 2 Inter Kashi
- Goals scored by NorthEast United: Jithin MS (before half-time), Andy Rodríguez (penalty), Parthib Gogoi (90th minute)
- Goals scored by Inter Kashi: Sergio Llamas (71st minute), Mohammed Asif (82nd minute)
- Wayne Vaz received a red card in the 61st minute
- Jairo Samperio was named Man of the Match for his influential display
The victory moved NorthEast United to 10th place in the standings with 10 points from 11 matches, while Inter Kashi remained in 8th place with 11 points from their first 10 matches. This match not only showcased exciting football but also emphasized the competitive nature of this season’s Indian Super League.
