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Bengaluru FC Edges Out NorthEast United FC in Tense Shillong Encounter
Bengaluru FC secured a 2-0 victory over NorthEast United FC in a thrilling match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, Meghalaya on February 21st, 2025. The game, part of the Indian Super League’s 2024 season, round 23, saw Bengaluru dominate despite lower possession (38%).
R. Williams opened the scoring for Bengaluru in the 3rd minute, assisted by A. Noguera. NorthEast United fought back but Bengaluru’s defense held firm. The first half saw yellow cards for M. Salah and R. Bheke (Bengaluru) and B. Samte (NorthEast United), highlighting the intensity of the match.
A. Noguera sealed the win for Bengaluru with a second goal in the 81st minute. The match was characterized by a high number of fouls (15 by Bengaluru, 12 by NorthEast United) and late yellow cards to E. Mendez (Bengaluru) and M. Nickson (NorthEast United). Despite possessing more of the ball (62%) and having more shots (10 to 6), NorthEast United couldn’t overcome Bengaluru’s effective attack and resolute defense.
Substitutions bengaluru: at minute 46 N. Bhutia came in and M. Salah went out., at minute 82 L. Fanai came in and S. Wangjam went out., at minute 87 A. Jovanovic came in and P. Capo went out.
Substitutions northeast united: at minute 64 T. Singh came in and R. Tlang went out., at minute 85 P. Gogoi came in and T. Singh went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
NorthEast United
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Bengaluru
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