The Gaurs are provisionally third in the table with eight points from four matches, while The Red and Gold Brigade are a place below with seven points from four matches. Miguel Ferreira was adjudged the Player of the match, as per an ISL press release.
Oscar Bruzon started Jeakson Singh alongside Anwar Ali in the centre of the defence with Lalchungnunga shifted to the right back position, and Jay Gupta starting on the left flank. Juan Pedro Benali gave a start to Parthib Gogoi to lead the attack for NorthEast United with Jithin M.S and Jai
Mohun Bagan SG secured a 1-0 victory over rivals East Bengal FC, completing the double over them thanks to Jamie Maclaren's early goal. The win extended their lead at the top of the standings to eight points, leaving second-placed Bengaluru FC further behind, who went down to Mohammedan Spor
Jamie Maclaren's early goal broke the deadlock in the high-octane clash, giving a crucial lead to the Mariners. The Red and Gold Brigade created a couple of chances in the first half through PV Vishnu and Cleiton Silva, but a resolute defence line led by Alberto Rodriguez and Tom Aldred deni
Marksman Dimitrios Diamantakos was the only player on target for the home side as they maintained their mid-season rise under their new tactician Oscar Bruzon. The Red & Golds secured their fourth win in their last five matches in the competition.
A goal in either halves by Saul Crespo and Cleiton Silva ensured that the penalty by Bengaluru FC skipper Sunil Chhetri was cancelled to help the Red and Gold Brigade break into the sixth spot in the standings, as per an ISL press release.
The Blues ended their previous match against Mohun Bagan Super Giant with nine men as Suresh Singh Wangjam and Naorem Roshan Singh were sent off. Simon Grayson thus has two of his definite starters absent for this game.
With 12 goals in 20 games, Silva led East Bengal FC's attack during the league stage of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 season, making him the leading goalscorer at the end of the league phase.