Bengaluru FC secured a 3-1 victory over Inter Kashi in the Indian Super League 2025-26 match at Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata. A second-half brace from Braian Sanchez proved decisive, lifting Bengaluru to fourth place with 11 points from six games.
Match Summary
Ashique Kuruniyan opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a powerful left-footed strike after dispossessing Inter Kashi captain Sumeet Passi. Alfred Planas equalized for Inter Kashi in the 38th minute, but Sanchez restored the lead in the 69th minute via a header from a free-kick.
Deep into stoppage time (90+8′), Sanchez sealed the win with a clinical chip over goalkeeper Lluis Tarres after a defensive error, completing his brace. Rahul Bheke marked his 100th ISL appearance for Bengaluru during the game.
Standings Impact
The win positions Bengaluru FC three points behind leaders Mumbai City FC, while Inter Kashi remain 11th with five points from six matches, suffering their third straight defeat. Sanchez earned Player of the Match honors for his match-winning performance.
