FC Goa celebrated its first victory of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season by defeating Inter Kashi FC 2-1 on Sunday at Pune’s Balewadi Stadium.
The team showcased a strong performance in the second half, securing all three points. Meanwhile, Inter Kashi faced its third defeat of the season.
Francisco Fuyalasier opened the scoring for FC Goa in the 34th minute, followed by Christian Borego’s goal in the 66th minute. Sumit Pasi managed to score the lone goal for Inter Kashi in the 51st minute.
The match began with Inter Kashi attempting to create opportunities. Jeetu aimed for a header inside the box, but the ball went wide. Ayush Chikkara also tried his luck from about 25 yards out, but his shot sailed over the crossbar.
As the game progressed, FC Goa gained control and took the lead with Fuyalasier’s goal. Isak Ralte played a crucial role in the setup, beating his marker to deliver a precise pass to Fuyalasier, who slotted the ball into the lower corner of the net. Just five minutes later, Isak had a chance to double the lead, but his shot narrowly missed the target.
In the second half, Inter Kashi made a comeback. Just five minutes after the restart, Rosenberg Gabriel delivered a perfect cross from the right, allowing Sumit Pasi to equalize at 1-1. Goa’s goalkeeper Bob Jackson remained rooted to the spot as the ball found the net. Shortly after, Sandesh Jhingan attempted a header from a set-piece, but it went off target.
Moments later, Fuyalasier sliced through Inter Kashi’s defense, providing a precise pass to substitute Mohammad Nemil. Nemil then set up Christian Borego, who scored his second goal of the season, putting FC Goa back in the lead despite a block attempt from Pratik Chaudhary.
Inter Kashi tried to rally back, but as the match entered its final stages, FC Goa maintained its advantage. In the closing moments, FC Goa’s coach Gauramangi received a red card for kicking the ball away to delay the restart. Despite their efforts, Inter Kashi could not find an equalizer, and FC Goa celebrated a well-deserved first win of the season.