NorthEast United FC have witnessed an underwhelming season so far, registering just five points from 19 games this season and will finish the campaign at the bottom of the table. They have registered just one win all season.
Confidence is high in the Chennaiyin FC camp despite missing out on a playoff spot this season. The Marina Machans have won their last two games, securing back-to-back victories for the first time this season in the ISL.
Odisha FC dominated the proceedings from the beginning and were rewarded with a goal in the opening half when Nandhakumar Sekar picked up the ball and went for a powerful strike that swerved past NorthEast United FC goalkeeper Arindam Bhattacharja.
The victory helped Odisha FC move up to the fifth position in the ISL points table. Two consecutive wins have come at the right time for Odisha FC, who are just one point away from securing a playoff spot. Meanwhile, NorthEast United FC suffered their 16th defeat of the season as they contin
Goals from Nandhakumar Sekar, Victor Rodriguez, and Diego Mauricio picked up three vital points for the Juggernauts, who are now one point away from sealing their first-ever playoff qualification
The Highlanders sit at the bottom in the ISL points table with only one victory in 18 matches. Meanwhile, Odisha FC are still in the race for the playoffs and a victory can take them to fifth place in the points table.
Level on 27 points with sixth-placed FC Goa, the Kalinga Warriors have work to do in their remaining two fixtures, needing all six points to be in the top six. Gombau highlighted the dedication put in by his side in the recent few matches and wanted them to keep the same momentum in their up
Positioned ninth in the league standings with 16 points, the Red and Gold Brigade have been unbeaten in two games - having beaten Kerala Blasters FC followed by a draw against bottom-placed NorthEast United FC, a feat they achieved for the first time this season.
Cleiton Silva broke the deadlock for East Bengal, but NorthEast United FC hit back with quickfire goals from Parthib Gogoi and Jithis MS. However, Jake Jervis brought the home team back on level terms during added time of the first half with a spectacular bicycle kick as both teams headed in
East Bengal FC is now two points behind their next opponents, Chennaiyin FC, and effectively at the end of their playoff race. The Marina Arena host that encounter on February 12. NorthEast United FC is now guaranteed a bottom-placed finish, but will be looking to spoil the playoff party for
Despite a flurry of attacks from NorthEast United FC in the opening stages of the game, it was East Bengal FC who drew first blood in the game, thanks to a clinical header by Cleiton Silva. At the half-hour mark, Parthib Gogoi levelled the scores for the visitors with a thunderous volley. An