Inter Kashi FC secured their first-ever Indian Super League (ISL) victory by defeating Kerala Blasters 2-1 in a composed team performance. Alfred Planas was named Player of the Match as Inter Kashi climbed to sixth in the standings.
Odisha FC and Inter Kashi FC played out a goalless draw in an Indian Super League match, with both sides failing to convert their chances.
The All-India Football Federation defended its handing over the I-League 'trophy' to Inter Kashi on Sunday, saying it did so after "due legal consultation" and as per decisions given by the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and Swiss Federal Tribunal.
With both NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC dropping points, neither side can now catch up with the Gaurs, who have booked their last-four berth with a game to spare.
Inter Kashi become I-League champions after CAS rejects AIFF Appeal Committee decision
Inter Kashi filed an appeal at the Switzerland-based CAS on April 24 against the decision of the AIFF appeals committee and the world's apex sports tribunal ruled in favour of the club on Tuesday.
Churchill Brothers took a crucial step towards winning their third I-League title with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Inter Kashi, whose title hopes were dashed by a stoppage-time equaliser.
Inter Kashi knock Bengaluru FC out of Kalinga Super Cup with penalty shoot-out win
Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Kerala Blasters 2-0 in the opening match of the Indian Super League season.
The I-League, the country's second-tier football competition, will be restructured and rechristened as Indian Football League (IFL).
Inter Kashi hold NEUFC to a 2-2 draw in Super Cup; FC Goa beat Jamshedpur
Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs East Bengal ISL derby on May 3 as per tentative schedule
Six months on, AIFF presents replica I-League trophy to Inter Kashi after CAS verdict
In another match, Inter Kashi drew 1-1 with Real Kashmir to remain on top of the table due to better goal difference +5 compared to Snow Leopards (+3). Both teams have eight points.
NorthEast United FC stunned reigning champions FC Goa 2-1 in their final Group B match of the Super Cup, in Fatroda, on Saturday.
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Derby in Super Cup group stage as Mohun Bagan, East Bengal drawn together
Current situation risks rendering ongoing operations untenable: ISL clubs to AIFF
At a time when Indian football is seeking a radical overhaul, the Super Cup, starting in Goa from Saturday, could act as a catalyst for clubs to build their teams, prepare their players, get valuable match time, and keep their hopes of continental qualifications alive.
Indian club FC Goa will have their task cut out as they look to carry their domestic form into the international arena when they face Saudi giants Al Nassr in a vital AFC Champions League Two Group D fixture, in Riyadh, on Wednesday.
The season-opening Super Cup will kick off from October 25 in Goa, an official of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) said on Tuesday.
Inter Kashi to appeal the decision to CAS.
Churchill Brothers finished above Inter Kashi FC, who are second with 39 points, but the the latter could still win the title on April 28, depending on outcome of AIFF appeal.
Churchill Brothers have withdrawn from the Super Cup tournament starting April 20 in Bhubaneswar, protesting against the All India Football Federation's decision to not officially declare them as 2024-25 I-League champions
Both Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi celebrated after their respective matches on Sunday.
Now AIFF's move to hand the trophy to Churchill Brother, just hours after the CAS order staying the federation's decision to declare the club as champions, could provoke international scrutiny, including from FIFA.
Satyanarayan told PTI that the AIFF will have to obey the CAS' final ruling on the matter.
Namdhari had lost 0-3 in the match played at their home ground at Sri Bhaini Sahib in Punjab.
The technical committee of the AIFF, headed by former captain IM Vijayan, will meet on Wednesday to shortlist the candidates for the appointment of the head coach of the senior men's national team after the federation received 170 applications for the vacant post.
Becomes ISL's youngest goal scorer as Punjab FC defeat Hyderabad FC 3-1
Lajong's third win of the campaign and fourth consecutive clean sheet at home lifted them to fourth place with 12 points.
Inter Kashi slipped to third after a goalless draw with SC Bengaluru later in the day. The Kashmir-Namdhari result also ensured Churchill Brothers, who are at 28 points, will remain top of the table until the end of Round 15, at least.
'You're paying Rs 42 lakh for one game. Why not link it to qualification? It just shows how clueless the management is.'
Brison brace stretches FC Goa's unbeaten streak to seven games after 2-1 win against Mohun Bagan
Churchill move on to 37 points from 19 matches. Dempo, meanwhile, remain ninth with 22 points from 19 matches.
I-League: Churchill Brothers send eight-man Shillong Lajong packing, climb to top
The clubs have agreed to pay 50 per cent to Sony to cover the broadcast cost, apart from the Rs 7 lakh entry fee.
The I-League 2023-24 will be organised with 13 participating clubs on a home-and-away double round-robin basis for a total of 156 matches in the season.
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