The result was never in doubt as East Bengal dictated the tempo from the opening whistle. The scoring began in the eighth minute when Dani Ramirez showcased his composure, lifting the ball over goalkeeper Albino Gomes after collecting possession on the right side of the penalty area. This early breakthrough set the tone for a lopsided contest that saw the home side capitalize on their offensive opportunities with ruthless efficiency.
Dominant first-half surge secures result
The momentum continued to build as East Bengal doubled their lead just eight minutes later. A swift counterattacking move culminated in PV Vishnu finding the back of the net with a precise left-footed strike into the bottom-left corner, following an assist from Loba. The pressure on the Inter Kashi defense remained relentless, and by the 22nd minute, the lead stretched to three goals.
After Wayne Vaz brought down Ramirez inside the box, a penalty was awarded to East Bengal. Loba stepped up to the spot and fired a powerful right-footed effort into the top-right corner, marking his first goal of the season. Although Inter Kashi managed to reduce the deficit in the 28th minute following an own goal by Lalchungnunga, any hopes of a comeback were quickly extinguished. Loba struck again before the interval, completing his brace and restoring a three-goal cushion to send his side into the break with a 4-1 advantage.
Controlled second half and late impact
With the result effectively secured, East Bengal head coach Habas opted to manage his squad’s workload early in the second half. Key personnel, including Loba, Rashid, and Vipin Singh, were substituted to mitigate injury risks and provide valuable playing time to younger members of the squad. The tactical shift saw the team adopt a more measured approach, focusing on maintaining possession and controlling the flow of the game rather than chasing further goals.
Inter Kashi increased their intensity in the final stages of the match, pressing forward in an attempt to narrow the gap, but they were unable to break down the disciplined East Bengal backline. The scoring was eventually rounded off in the 81st minute by substitute Lukasz Zwolinski. Following an assist from Christopher Ikonomidis, Zwolinski found the bottom-left corner with a clinical left-footed finish from close range, marking his first goal in the Indian Super League and sealing the 5-1 scoreline.
