Bengaluru FC secured a 1-1 draw in opposition to NorthEast United FC on the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati within the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on Sunday.
There is nothing extra motivating than a devoted base of supporters at all times having a workforce’s again, particularly after they hit a low part.
“I have been passionate about this club. We have seen lots of ups and downs, but it’s been a beautiful journey. Football is nothing without its fans and we are thankful to our fans for sticking by us, because that means a lot, because you do this to entertain them,” NorthEast United FC proprietor John Abraham had stated earlier this season.
The Highlanders had rounded off the earlier marketing campaign with solely a single win in 20 video games, and this time round they’ve already bagged two victories and a draw of their 4 residence fixtures till now. Capitalising on the beneficiant reassurance of their followers, they got here from behind to grab a degree in opposition to the final season’s runners-up.
Sunil Chhetri is a determine that transcends membership boundaries in Indian soccer, and the individuals gathered within the stadium in Guwahati tonight arguably would have needed the Indian nationwide workforce skipper to display a few of his heroics.
Chhetri answered their name by pouncing upon a spot-kick and changing the identical right into a aim within the thirty sixth minute. Goalkeeper Mirshad Michu was at fault for handing the penalty to the guests, and the talismanic ahead donning the skipper’s hat for Bengaluru FC was by no means going to overlook out on this chance.
Unfortunately for his workforce, Aleksandar Jovanovic ended up netting previous Gurpreet Singh Sandhu to neutralise the hassle of his captain three minutes into the added time of the primary half. The 34-12 months-previous Australian has been stable on the again to this point this season however this gave NorthEast United an opportunity to tug their approach again within the sport.
They got here throughout a incredible likelihood to get a lead courtesy of Parthib Gogoi within the 81st minute. However, the 20-12 months-previous took a heavy contact contained in the field and Sandhu was immediate sufficient to dive, outstretch, and accumulate the ball earlier than Gogoi might unleash a shot previous the custodian.
Key Performer of the Match
Sunil Chhetri (Bengaluru FC)
The 39-12 months-previous was on mark from the spot, along with making a sort out, clearance, and a cross every while sustaining a 73% passing accuracy. He proactively participated within the construct-up play and assumed accountability at a really applicable second to place Bengaluru FC forward 9 minutes earlier than the half-time whistle.
What’s subsequent for each groups?
Bengaluru FC will subsequent be internet hosting Punjab FC on November 30, whereas NorthEast United FC will probably be squaring off in opposition to East Bengal FC on the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on December 4.
Brief Scores
(Aleksandar Jovanović OG 45+3’) NorthEast United FC 1 – 1 Bengaluru FC (Sunil Chhetri 36’)
