Mohammedan SC begin their Durand Cup 2024 campaign against Inter Kashi with a 1-1 draw. Both teams showed promise in their first match of the campaign and both teams were almost each other's equal which reflects in the scoreline.
Mohammedan SC will begin their ISL journey for the first time this season. However, considering their performance in this match will be a mistake since most of their junior players were playing in this match. Their next match is set to be played against Bengaluru on 6th August.

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Mohammedan with 46% and Inter Kashi with 54% possession. Mohammedan got 17 shots and 8 of them were on target. Inter Kashi got 6 shots and 1 of them were on target.
90+8' Referee blows the final whistle of the game and we end the match with a 1-1 stalemate.
90+7' Added time on top of the added time with the last injury but time's running out and both teams still trying to get the winner.
90+5' Perhaps the last chance of the game with Lalthankima trying to shoot the ball inside the net but IKFC gk grabbing the ball and getting a bit injured in the process.
90+4' The free-kick taken from a little over 42m away, it floats inside but not in as a dangerous position that MSC gk can't take up the ball.
90+2' IKFC looking to surprise MSC on counter-attack and it seems they did as MSC's Jasim receives a yellow card trying to stop them.
90' Both teams make a couple of changes while the referee signals 6 minutes of injury time.
88' MSC captain Tanmoy is taken off limping with 2 minutes to go. Chickro comes in his place.
86' Only with a distance of 18.5m away from the goalpost, the free-kick shot is stopped by the IKFC wall.
84' MSC with a golden counter-attacking chance and IKFC's Moirangthem had to sacrifice a yellow card to stop them but MSC win a free-kick.
82' IKFC seemed to be with a golden opportunity to score but the offside flag was raised and the ball went a little away from the goalpost as well.
80' MSC captain Tanmoy Ghosh is on the ground but seems okay enough to continue with the game.
78' Lalthankima is doing well on the left flank for MSC but they still need a bit more finishing prowess it seems.
76' MSC on the attack as they try to make it work with space available but ball only goes as far as the IKFC gk's hands.
74' Both teams trying best to make head or tail from their efforts.
72' MSC with a golden chance to take the lead with a rebound ball falling near unmarked Adison, but IKFC defenders come quick to clear it away.
70' MSC's Joseph receives a yellow card for his foul on IKFC's Perez
68' Both teams fired up with the scoreline all squared up.
65' MSC get a free-kick, 23.5m away from the goal. Dummy from the captain Tanmoy and shot from Ashley Koli curls beautifully over the wall and into the back of the net. MSC equalize 1-1.
63' MSC still with the momentum, dominating in the last few minutes but no goal has still come off it.
62' MSC's Ashkely Koli is doing well from the left flank and gets a ball inside to Sajal Bag who fails to get it into the net.
60' IKFC's defenders are doing an exceptionally well job but MSC still win a corner and captain Tanmoy takes it and cleared away by IKFC defenders.
58' MSC captain Tanmoy takes a chance as well from a bit of a distance but the ball ends up at the IKFC gk's hands.
56' MSC have the momentum but getting the better of IKFC defenders isn't seem to be working as of yet even with a moment of absolute chaos inside the box with players clashing and the ball flailing about.
54' MSC keep trying inside opposition's and tight angles or less force on the ball or IKFC gk is becoming their hindrance.
52' Captain Tanmoy takes a well enough ball into the box, it gets cleared, but the ball stays in play and with a foul on IKFC, the moment gets lost.
50' IKFC with a chance to increase the lead but a bit too much force in the ball lets it to the gk's hands. MSC counter-attacks and gets a shot in but that ball falls in the gk's hands as well.
48' MSC's Sajal Bag tries to get a ball in from the left flank but gets easily cleared by IKFC.
46' The 2nd-half kickstarts.
Inter Kashi, on the other hand, is trying to rebound off a mixed preseason. They will rely on experienced players to test Mohammedan's defence. They want to do well in the I-League in order to be promoted to the ISL the following season, hence they must perform well in the Durand Cup.
Historically, Mohammedan SC and Inter Kashi have only met once, with Mohammedan SC prevailing. This encounter will be an opportunity for Inter Kashi to even the score.
Mohammedan SC vs Inter Kashi: Predicted Lineup
Mohammedan SC: Joseph Adjel (GK); Zodingliana Ralte, Thokchom Singh, Mohammed Irshad, Samad Mallick; Tanmoy Ghosh, Wahengbam Luwang, Juan Nellar; Alexis Gomez, Sk Falaz, Mirajol Kasimov
Manager: Andrey Chernyshov
Inter Kashi: Arindam Bhattacharya (GK), Anil Chawan, Ashray Bhardwaj, Sumeet Passi, Kojam Beyong, Nikola Stojanovic, Haobam Tomba Singh, Phijam Vikash Singh, Asif Khan, Chirag Bhujel, Harmanpreet Singh
Manager: Arata Izumi