I-LEAGUE
KALYANI, March 22: Inter Kashi clinched their third consecutive victory in the I-League 2023-24 with a 2-1 win over Shillong Lajong at the Kalyani Municipality Stadium on Friday.
Inter Kashi’s goals came in the first half, with Spanish striker Mario Barco finding the net in the 32nd minute and defender Tejas adding another at the stroke of halftime. Shillong managed to pull one back in the second half, courtesy of their Brazilian skipper Renan Paulino’s goal from a spot kick in the 55th minute.
In the dying moments of the match, Shillong found themselves reduced to 10 men as Ronney Kharbudon was shown the red card in the 90+5th minute.
Following this victory, Inter Kashi have further improved their position in the I-League table and now have 39 points from 22 matches. Sreenidi Deccan FC also have 39 points, but they have played 19 matches so far. Currently, only leaders Mohammedan Sporting have more points (47) than Sreenidi Deccan and Inter Kashi, who remained unbeaten in nine consecutive matches. During this phase, they have won six matches and drawn three to log 21 points.
Shillong Lajong, on the other hand, remained in sixth place with 31 points from 21 matches. (Agencies)