The Gaurs are provisionally third in the table with eight points from four matches, while The Red and Gold Brigade are a place below with seven points from four matches. Miguel Ferreira was adjudged the Player of the match, as per an ISL press release.
The victory lifted FC Goa to the top of the table with four points from two matches, while Mohammedan remain without a point after their opening two fixtures
Indian Super League (ISL) debutants Inter Kashi produced a disciplined and determined display to hold AIFF Super Cup champions FC Goa to a 1-1 draw in match two of the ISL 2025-26 at the PJN in Fatorda, Goa, on Saturday.
As the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-2025 season approaches its climax, the first semi-final showdown between FC Goa (FCG) and Bengaluru FC (BFC) will take place in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Moosa credited the Highlanders' collective effort and tactical discipline as they earned a vital point in front of their home crowd.
The first half ended goalless, but the Gaurs took the lead in the 65th minute courtesy of Mohammad Yasir. However, the hosts showed attacking intent and quickly capitalized, with Alaaeddine Ajaraie setting up Jithin MS, who made no mistake in calmly finishing the chance.
Mohammad Yasir had his fair share of luck when he handed the lead to the Gaurs but Jithin MS' 76th minute strike saw the Highlanders split points. This was the 11th draw between these two teams, the most number of stalemates between two teams in this competition's history, as per a press
The Gaurs are third in the table with 25 points now, and they have extended their unbeaten streak in away matches to seven games, with Manolo Marquez winning his maiden ISL game on the road against a side coached by Sergio Lobera.
Manolo Marquez had guided Hyderabad FC to the ISL Cup win in 2021-22 and has since then moved on to bring the glory days back at FC Goa. The Gaurs have had an invigorating campaign thus far, recording four victories and three draws in their nine matches to garner 15 points and sit at the six
It was an intensely cagey affair between the two teams, as neither team was allowing an inch to their opposition. It was an interesting midfield tussle, with the Kerala Blasters FC preferring their homegrown talents, Vibin Mohanan and Freddy Lallawmawma, against FC Goa's Carl McHugh-led midf