Khasa Camara’s last-minute purpose ensured that NorthEast United FC earned full factors in opposition to FC Goa in an Indian Super League (ISL) match right here on Saturday.
NEUFC received the match 2–1.
Coach Khalid Jameel lastly heaved a sigh of aid because the Highlanders closed in on an inconsistent night, leaving the Gaur on the backside of the desk, nonetheless searching for their first level.
The Highlanders discovered the opener via Rocharzella (10′) however Alexander Romario Jesuraj (13′) equalized minutes later.
Captain Edu Bedia was left to accommodate former Highlander Dylan Fox. Airam Cabrera was not within the squad on the day of the match as he was present process remedy for a minor harm.
Rocharzella paid dividends early within the season, making his debut. The Mizoram-born winger took benefit of the FC Goa defence, which went lacking.
Mathias Kourur wins the ball from the left as Fox was unable to intercept. A via ball performed to Rocharjella noticed him clearly and he went house to shoot into the field, although posted a deflection from straight.
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The pleasure was short-lived. Jorge Ortiz ran near the byline and squared it for Jesuraj, who flipped it again. The ball was performed again into area by Noguera from the opposite finish and Jesuraj made amends to equalize inside minutes by sliding the ball previous the goalkeeper.
FC Goa seemed just like the dominant facet after their purpose. Gaur had many alternatives which he couldn’t reap the benefits of. Glenn Martins had a couple of lengthy photographs that flew over the bar.
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However, NorthEast may have taken the lead simply earlier than the break when a Sahnaz Singh freekick discovered Lalkhavpuimawiya, who managed to beat Dheeraj however the striker’s header failed to search out the goal.
Juan Ferrando introduced in Devendra Murgaonkar to boost the assault however Kourur on the different finish threatened to upset the scorer. Martinican took a half volley from exterior the field however was denied by the put up on the hour mark.
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Sikandar Jesuraj fired the equalizer @NogueraAlberto Helps!
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Ten minutes later, Kaurur struck once more. Dheeraj had a coronary heart within the mouth of an extended punt from the middle circle however the ball went off the bar.
Despite Deshorn Brown’s debut, the Guwahati-based facet have been trying to share factors with Gaur.
But, it was fairly the late heroism of Camara (90+4′) that sealed the match for the Highlanders. Camara’s excellent long-range strike hit the left nook of the goal to offer NorthEast the all-important lead.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
