Ahmed Jahouh saw his penalty cancelled out by Parthib Gogoi, but the visitors hit back with goals from Bipin Singh and Jorge Diaz to extend their unbeaten run in ISL 2022-23.
Ahmed Jahouh, Bipin Singh, and Jorge Diaz got their names on the scoresheet for the Islanders, while Parthib Gogoi scored his first goal for NorthEast United FC.
With a penalty from Diego Mauricio and an own goal from Vafa Hakhamaneshi, the Kalinga Warriors were up 2-0. However, the visitors fought back when Abdenasser El Khayati scored a brace in the game.
An early first-half goal by Azfar Noorani was cancelled out late in the second half by Lalkhawpuimawia as Churchill Brothers finally opened their account in the points table in their third outing.
Nandhakumar Sekar goal clinched a 3-2 win for the Juggernauts after Chennaiyin FC had scored the equaliser in the 94th minute via an Abdenasser El Khayati penalty.
Both sides head into the contest on the back of solid wins in their previous matches. Sreenidi Deccan edged out Churchill Brothers 3-2 in a thrilling contest in Bambolim on Sunday. TRAU put on a flawless performance at home to beat Mumbai Kenkre 3-0 on Monday.
Both sides came out without a point in their respective previous fixtures. Kenkre, however, did begin their campaign with a 2-1 win away to Sudeva Delhi, while Churchill Brothers will be hungry to turn things around after suffering losses in their first two matches so far
Daniel Lalhlimpuia's fantastic strike in the 13th minute looked to be the winning goal for the hosts but super substitute Gyamar Nikum snatched a late equalizer in second half stoppage time to ensure that the spoils are shared.