With the Indian Super League (ISL) qualification at stake, Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi battled to a dramatic 2-2 draw at Raia Panchayat ground on March 30, 2025, in front of 8,257 fans. The match was a fierce contest, featuring seven yellow cards and two red cards, highlighting the intense physicality.
Churchill struck first in the 57th minute, with Jose Moreno heading in Gutierrez’s free-kick. However, Inter Kashi responded quickly—Edmund Lalrindika equalized in the 63rd minute, and just two minutes later, Nikola Stojanovic capitalized on a goalkeeping error to put them ahead 2-1.
With time running out, Churchill pushed forward desperately. Trijoy Dias missed a golden opportunity in the 90th minute, but in stoppage time, Lalremruata’s shot deflected off the post and into the net. Inter Kashi protested, claiming a handball by Jose Moreno, but after consulting the linesman, the referee allowed the goal.
As the final whistle blew, both teams remained tied at 39 points after 21 games, keeping the ISL race wide open. Churchill coach Dimitris Dimitriou ran across the pitch to thank the fans, knowing his team still has work to do in their fight for promotion.