FC Goa beat Inter Kashi to secure first ISL win
Francisco Feuillassier and Chiki scored to help FC Goa overcome Inter Kashi 2-1 in Pune.
FC Goa secured their first victory of the MG Indian Super League season with a 2-1 win over Inter Kashi FC at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune on Sunday, according to reports by Hindustan Times and Sportstar.
The Gaurs took the lead in the 35th minute through Franchu, who side-footed the ball into the bottom corner after being set up by Isak Ralte. Inter Kashi responded five minutes after the second half restarted when Sumeet Passi scored following a cross from Rosenberg Gabriel.
Chiki, a Spaniard, scored the winning goal for FC Goa in the 66th minute. He finished past Pratik Chaudhary after substitute Muhammed Nemil squared the ball towards him following a pass from Francisco Feuillassier.
The victory moves FC Goa into the top six, while Inter Kashi remains at the bottom of the table with one point from four matches. The defeat marks the third loss of the campaign for Inter Kashi.
FC Goa will host Bengaluru on November 6, while Inter Kashi is scheduled to play Sporting Club Delhi at home a day later.
During the closing stages of the match, FC Goa coach Gouramangi Singh was sent off after kicking the ball away to delay the restart.