AIFF Super Cup: NorthEast Upset Defending Champs Goa; Jamshedpur Beat Inter Kashi 2-0

Last Updated:November 01, 2025, 23:44 IST

NorthEast United FC stunned FC Goa 2-1 with goals from Chema Nunez and Robin Yadav. Jamshedpur FC beat Inter Kashi 2-0 as Raphael Messi Bouli and Manvir Singh scored.

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NorthEast United FC pulled off a stunning upset, defeating reigning champions FC Goa 2-1 in their final Super Cup Group B clash on Saturday.

Chema Nunez (68th) and Robin Yadav (76th) struck for the Highlanders, while Sahil Tavora (72nd) briefly restored hope for the hosts.

Though Goa had already sealed a semi-final berth, they controlled possession and tempo for much of the match — only to be undone by NorthEast’s disciplined defending and ruthless counter-attacks.

Manolo Marquez’s side threatened early through Ayush Dev Chhetri and Udanta Singh, but the finishing touch deserted them.

Then, against the run of play, Nunez coolly slotted home after a precise cut-back from Alaaeddine Ajaraie to give NorthEast the lead.

Tavora pounced on a rebound to equalise soon after, but parity lasted just four minutes as Yadav rose highest to head in from a corner, restoring the visitors’ advantage — one they held firm until the final whistle.

Jamshedpur Trample Over Inter Kashi

At Bambolim, Jamshedpur FC wrapped up their campaign with a commanding 2-0 win over I-League champions Inter Kashi.

Raphael Messi Bouli (37th) opened the scoring with a powerful header from a Stojanovic corner before turning provider late on for Manvir Singh (81st) to seal the result.

Inter Kashi, who struggled to build momentum, managed only a couple of set-piece chances through David Munoz. Both teams were already eliminated from semi-final contention.

(with PTI inputs)

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