I-League 2023-24: Inter Kashi bottle first-half lead, share spoils with Rajasthan

An own goal from Sandip Mandi levelled the score for Rajasthan United.

Rajasthan United FC and Inter Kashi shared the spoils after a hard-fought 2-2 draw in their I-League 2023-24 clash at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Inter Kashi were leading 2-0 at the half time.

Inter Kashi seized the early advantage just four minutes into the game when Sumeet Passi found the back of the net. Their dominance grew further as Nikum Gyamar extended his team’s lead later in the first half.

The tide shifted, however, when Rajasthan United FC were awarded a penalty in the 40th minute, converted skilfully by their Ghanaian forward Richardson Denzell. The momentum swung further against Inter Kashi in the 51st minute, as defender Sandip Mandi scored an own goal to allow the home side to draw level.

The draw meant that Inter Kashi missed out on a chance to climb higher up in the table and now have 11 points from eight matches.

The Desert Warriors remain marooned in 11th position, having only mustered six points from nine matches. Rajasthan United will return to action on December 15 when they face currently 10th-placed NEROCA FC. Inter Kashi, meanwhile, will be up against TRAU on December 10.

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