Two quick-fire goals by Dimitrios Diamantakos in the span of three minutes at the end of the first half helped Kerala Blasters FC return to winning ways. No goals were scored in the second half after a stern performance from NorthEast United FC. The Highlanders created plenty chances as they
NorthEast United FC returns to action after a break of 10 days following a 4-0 defeat to Mumbai City FC away from home. The Highlanders will be desperate to claim their first away victory of the season.
The two sides have met 17 times in the ISL. The home side have won eight games, while the Highlanders have won five, and four games have ended in draws. In the reverse fixture earlier this season, Mumbai City FC beat NorthEast United FC 3-1 in Guwahati
The Islanders, who continue to be unbeaten in the season, confirmed their ISL playoff spot last week with their 11th win of the season, while the Highlanders added a point to their season tally that stands at four.
The Gaurs are only three points ahead of Chennaiyin FC in seventh and will be eager to extend that gap against the Highlanders who faced an unfortunate defeat last time around.
A cagey first half set up the match for a beautiful finish as Sivasakthi Narayanan opened the scoring for Bengaluru FC in the 50th minute. Romain Philippoteaux bagged the equaliser for the Highlanders in the 66th minute, only for Grayson's men to take home all three points thanks to an injur
Mondal will face competition from Tondonba Singh and Gurjinder Kumar for the left-back position at NorthEast United FC. The Highlanders will hope that Mondal's addition will help them tighten up their defence as they look to end their season on a high.
A fairly contested match with chances for both teams was decided by NorthEast United FC's striker Wilmar Jordan as he powered through ATK Mohun Bagan's defence and slotted past Vishal Kaith in the 69th minute to give the Highlanders' first win of the season as Vincenzo Annese's men start the
On Saturday, the Highlanders earned their first points of the season after defeating ATK Mohun Bagan 1-0 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati.
The Mariners, who are four points behind Mumbai City FC, who play earlier in the evening, are attempting to close the gap to the top spot, while the Highlanders are expecting to have a better second half of the season.