NorthEast United edges past Goa in thrilling Indian Super League encounter
NorthEast United secured a 4-3 victory over Goa in a pulsating Indian Super League match. Goals from N. Albiach (2), A. Ajaraie and B. Oram secured the win for the home side, while A. Sadiku (2) and B. Herrera found the net for Goa.
The match started with an early goal from N. Albiach in the 6th minute, but Goa responded with two goals in the second half. A. Sadiku levelled the score with a penalty in the 45th minute and then put Goa ahead in the 47th minute after an assist from A. Chhetri.
NorthEast United didn’t give up and turned the game around with two quick goals. N. Albiach scored again in the 51st minute and A. Ajaraie made it 3-2 in the 56th minute.
Goa tried to get back into the match, and B. Herrera pulled one back in the 90th minute. However, B. Oram scored the winning goal for NorthEast United in the final minute.
Goa dominated possession (69%) and took more shots (18), but NorthEast United was more clinical in attack and took home the three points.
Substitutions northeast united: at minute 58 R. Tlang came in and T. Singh went out., at minute 78 H. Regragui came in and N. Albiach went out., at minute 78 P. Gogoi came in and J. Madathil went out., at minute 85 B. Oram came in and B. Samte went out.
Substitutions goa: at minute 58 J. Gupta came in and N. Tamang went out., at minute 66 R. Borges came in and A. Chhetri went out., at minute 80 B. Fernandes came in and U. Singh went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Goa
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NorthEast United
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