ISL 2024-25
NorthEast United FC break four-game winless streak with a thumping win
30 Jan 2025

GUWAHATI: NorthEast United FC completed the league double over Hyderabad FC with a 4-1 victory at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday, January 30, 2025.

The Highlanders had the early lead courtesy of a goal from Guillermo Fernandez while Alaaeddine Ajaraei extended the lead at the stroke of half-time with a fantastic free-kick.

Hyderabad FC did pose some threat in the second half with Manoj Mohammed pulling a goal back, but it wasn’t enough as Asheer Akhtar and Mohammed Bemammer scored late goals to seal maximum points at home. This was the first win in the last five matches for the Highlanders this season.

In the 17th minute, Guillermo Fernandez capitalised on a defensive error from Abdul Rabeeh and slotted it past Arshdeep Singh to hand NorthEast United FC the lead.

NorthEast United FC’s sustained pressure saw them double the lead right before half-time in the 45th minute when Ajaraie hammered a direct free-kick past Arshdeep and nestled it into the roof of the net with sheer power.

Hyderabad FC were back in the game when Manoj Mohammed slotted it home from a free-kick delivered by Chhunga Hmar in the 70th minute.

However, Hyderabad FC’s joy was shortlived as NorthEast United FC regained a two-goal advantage courtesy of a headed goal from Asheer Akhtar in the 79th minute.

It was Mohammed Ali Bemammer, who found the fourth goal for the Highlanders with a thunderous strike from outside the box in the 89th minute.

NorthEast United will travel to Odisha to play Odisha FC on February 3, whereas Hyderabad FC will host Mohammedan Sporting at home on February 8.

(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)

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