The ISL League winners started the game on the front foot and went ahead through their Argentine forward Jorge Pereyra Diaz. Parthib Gogoi pulled the Highlanders back into the game with a brilliant finish. However, the Islanders restored the parity before the break as Diaz netted his second
The home team’s Parthib Gogoi’s goal in the 32nd minute was sandwiched between twin strikes by Argentine striker Jorge Pereyra Diaz in the 26th and the 38th minute to hand the Islanders a hard-fought three points from the contest, as per an ISL press release.
Two-time champions will play NorthEast United FC on September 29 before they return home to host Mohun Bagan Super Giant FC on October 7 in their third game of the season
Tens of thousands of people were left without power as post-tropical storm 'Lee' barrelled towards northeast United States and areas in neighbouring Canada, bringing heavy rainfall and snapping power lines, Al Jazeera reported.
In its 10-year journey, the ISL has played a game-changing role in making football a sport that is played all over India with passionate fan bases that exist beyond the traditional centres of football in the country.
The Highlanders have been in good form since the end of the ISL 2022-23 season, reaching the semi-finals of the Super Cup and the Durand Cup but maintaining the performance levels has been a challenge for NorthEast United FC in recent times
Wilmar joined Punjab FC with a wealth of footballing experience in South America, having played in the top leagues in Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil. He has also had stints in Europe and Asia, playing in Portugal, Bulgaria, South Korea, China and the UAE.
The Spaniard lauded the team's unwavering "never-say-die" attitude, as the Red and Gold Brigade orchestrated an epic comeback to secure their spot in the 27th Durand Cup final.
Michel Zabaco and Phalguni Singh scored on either side of the break to give the Highlanders a commanding lead but the home side fought back to level the score to take the game to penalties, where they won 5-3.
The Highlanders are playing their best tournament football in a long while with an attractive side which is a mix of youth and experience. The team has gelled very well under new Spanish coach Juan Pedro Benali and if they travel and settle well coming down from Guwahati, they will surely gi
FC Goa beat Chennaiyin FC 4-1 in the quarter-finals of the Durand Cup 2023 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. Chennaiyin FC will next be in action when the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season kicks off.
Jordan Elsey (1’) gave East Bengal FC an early lead, but his goal was cancelled out in the second half by Aminou Bouba (57’). However, East Bengal FC soon retained their lead through an own goal from Bouba (78’) and held on to the victory.