NorthEast United FC were held to a 2-2 draw by Inter Kashi in the opening clash of Group B of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 at the GMC Stadium, Bambolim on Sunday, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

The two-time Durand Cup champions struck twice through Alaaeddine Ajaraie (18′) and Miguel Zabaco (40′) while Inter Kashi, fielding an all-Indian line-up, were first to break the deadlock through Hanmanpreet Singh (5′) and again struck back through Karthik Panicker (74′) to hold the Highlanders.

In what was the first-ever encounter between the two sides, both teams delivered a spirited contest despite a rainy Bambolim pitch.

The GMC Stadium saw an intense and pacey opening half. Action kicked off at the speed of light just five minutes into the game when In

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