Kolkata : Inter Kashi FC will look for their second consecutive victory when they take on a winless Mohammedan SC at the Kalyani Stadium in Kolkata. The early kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 IST.
Inter Kashi FC return to action aiming to build on the momentum from their recent 2-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC. Currently sitting ninth in the standings with eight points from seven matches, a victory on Sunday would take them to 11 points, enabling them to climb further into the top half of the table.
Mohammedan SC, meanwhile, arrive searching for a much-needed point in the season after a narrow 1-2 defeat to Punjab FC, where they surrendered a first-half lead. Languishing at the bottom of the table without a point, the Kolkata side desperately need a positive result.
Anticipating a competitive fixture, Inter Kashi FC head coach Antonio López Habas pinpointed areas for improvement despite their recent victory. “The problem was individual mistakes, not collective mistakes,” Habas stated. “We have to solve the situation of individual mistakes, and after that, we have to continue to grow in the ISL.”
Inter Kashi FC midfielder Asif Khan added, “It’s never pressure for us because from day one we have been preparing. Sometimes the result is not in our favour, but we keep going.”
For Mohammedan SC, head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo emphasised the need for resilience and game management. “Protecting a lead against good teams requires a tough mentality and experience, especially in defence,” Wadoo explained. “However, our players are getting more and more experience with time.”
Mohammedan SC player Israfil Dewan noted, “As players in our first ISL season, we are under mental pressure, but the coach helps us stay cool and calm. We hope that we can have a positive result tomorrow and start our come back to the season.”
A victory for Mohun Bagan SG or Punjab FC would firmly consolidate their positions in the upper echelons of the table, with the Mariners potentially drawing level on points with the current league leaders.
Conversely, maximum points for Inter Kashi FC or Mohammedan SC would spark crucial climbs in the points table. With such high stakes at both ends of the table, Sunday’s doubleheader promises to be a pivotal matchday in the ISL season.
