Exclusive Manisha Kalyan: "The opportunity to play for India is hard to get; so give your all," Manisha to youngsters
In an exclusive interview for Sportz Point via AIFF Media, Manisha Kalyan shared her message for the young newcomers of the Indian Women's National Football team.

ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format: Everything you need to know
Bengaluru FC, Jamshedpur FC, NorthEast United FC and Mumbai City FC will compete in the ISL playoffs. Here is everything you need to know about ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format.
Mar 13, 2025, 7:45 AM•5 min read

Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC Highlights 2024-25 | Mumbai secure play-off qualification with a statement win | FT BFC 0-2 MCFC
Catch the highlights of the Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC match in ISL 2024-25 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:59 PM•1 min read

Mar 11, 2025, 3:56 PM
ISL 2024-25 table after this game
Mar 11, 2025, 3:55 PM
Mumbai City FC qualify for the play-offs!
Odisha FC crash out, as Mumbai secure all three points to go past the Juggernauts and finish the sixth position!
Mar 11, 2025, 3:55 PM
90'+7' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT BFC 0-2 MCFC
Mar 11, 2025, 3:53 PM
90'+3' | Substitutions for Mumbai City FC
In: Thaer Krouma, Bipin Singh
Out: Jorge Ortiz, Vikram Pratap Singh
Mar 11, 2025, 3:52 PM
90' | 6 minutes of stoppage time announced
Mar 11, 2025, 3:51 PM
90' | Sublime block by Salah!
Sahil attempted to grab the long ball but slipped it on the other way, as Vikram found the ball on the right, but his strike was supremely blocked by Salah on the line!
Mar 11, 2025, 3:50 PM
90' | Brilliant save from Sahil!
Ortiz found a ball inside the six-yard box following an error from Roshan. but Sahil stayed tall and made a huge save to deny Ortiz from striking it.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:47 PM
89' | Yellow for Roshan
Naorem Roshan Singh is shown a yellow for a foul.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:46 PM
88' | Mendez is cautioned
Edgar Mendez receives a booking for a tough foul.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:44 PM
85' | Save from Sahil!
Sahil Poonia executed a brilliant save diving down to the ground, as Sahil Panwar made a clearance on the second ball.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:43 PM
85' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Soham Varshneya
Out: Suresh Wangjam
Mar 11, 2025, 3:43 PM
84' | Chance for Mumbai!
Vikram Pratap fired into the box but his strike soared past the left post.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:41 PM
83' | Chance for Bengaluru
Shivaldo's header came unfruitful but Shivaldo's quick strike from close to the six-yard box went wide off the right post.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:38 PM
79' | What an effort from Vikram!
Vikram Pratap unleashed a blistering strike from the right that traveled a long distance before striking the crossbar following a fingertip touch from Sahil Poonia!
Mar 11, 2025, 3:35 PM
76' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Mohamed Salah
Out: Namgyal Bhutia
Mar 11, 2025, 3:31 PM
73' | Substitutions for Mumbai City FC
In: Sahil Panwar, Jayesh Rane
Out: Nathan Rodrigues, Brandon Fernandes
Mar 11, 2025, 3:30 PM
72' | Fanai is booked
Fanai gets booked for a foul.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:26 PM
67' | So close for Mendez!
Sunil Chhetri headed the ball in toward Mendez, who sprinted in one on one position against Lachenpa, but fired his strike just inches wide off the far post.
So close for the Blues!
Mar 11, 2025, 3:20 PM
61' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Shivaldo Singh
Out: Vinith Venkatesh
Mar 11, 2025, 3:19 PM
60' | Substitution for Mumbai City FC
In: Jon Toral
Out: Nikos Karelis
Mar 11, 2025, 3:16 PM
55' | Chance for Ortiz
Ortiz attempted a quick strike from inside the box, but got blocked immediately.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:03 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 11, 2025, 3:03 PM
Half-time substitution | Bengaluru FC
In: Sivasakthi Narayanan
Out: Ryan Williams
Mar 11, 2025, 2:48 PM
45'+4' | Here goes the half-time whistle! | HT BFC 0-2 MCFC
Mar 11, 2025, 2:46 PM
45' | 3 minutes of added time announced
Mar 11, 2025, 2:46 PM
45' | Great deny from Lachenpa!
Lachenpa made a timely outing to deny Sunil Chhetri from having a strike while close to the goal following a brilliant long ball.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:42 PM
42' | Yellow for Ryan
Ryan Williams is shown the yellow for a nasty foul.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:38 PM
38' | Goal. Karelis scores. | BFC 0-2 MCFC
Nikos Karelis converted it with a powerful strike from the spot as the ball fired in through the right-bottom corner.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:36 PM
36' | Penalty for Mumbai!
Jovanovic shielded Karelis inside the box, as the striker fell down and very shockingly, the referee called for a penalty!
Very, very poor decision!
Mar 11, 2025, 2:32 PM
29' | Chance for Mumbai
Brandon Fernandes had an attempt from a distance, but got blocked.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:27 PM
26' | Great block from Tiri!
Ryan Williams unleashed a strike from just the edge of the box, but Tiri threw himself on the line to execute a masterful block!
Mar 11, 2025, 2:22 PM
21' | Slowdown
The game has mostly been played in the middle of the park for the last ten minutes, resulting in a slower approach from both sides.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:12 PM
11' | Save from Sahil
Vicious grounded pass from Vikram from the right flank, but Sahil Poonia made a great save to punch the ball away, denying Karelis from a tap-in.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:09 PM
8' | GOALLL! Chhangte scores! | BFC 0-1 MCFC
Jorge Ortiz chipped the ball powerfully from inside the box, which rattled the crossbar, but Karelis' header from the rebound went to the other way. However, Chhangte made no mistake in slotting the ball home from the right!
Mar 11, 2025, 2:07 PM
5' | Offside
Chhangte and Brandon combined up front and found the back of the net as well, but the goal is disallowed due to offside.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:01 PM
1' | Kick Off!
The game is underway in Bengaluru!
Mar 11, 2025, 1:56 PM
Minutes away!
Making the final preparations as we approach #BFCMCFC ⚔️#ISL #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/5NqKfMtnA8
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025, 1:55 PM
Arrival!
Rolling into the Fortress in style with a special entourage from @worldofriver! 🛵 #WeAreBFC #BFCMCFC #SUVOfScooters pic.twitter.com/KUNcmoDo7H
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) March 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025, 1:54 PM
Line-up | Mumbai City FC
Starting XI: Phurba Lachenpa (GK); Valpuia, Mehtab Singh, Tiri, Nathan Rodrigues; Lallianzuala Chhangte, Yoell Van Nieff, Brandon Fernandes; Vikram Pratap Singh, Nikos Karelis, Jorge Ortiz
Subs: Krouma, Franklin, Jayesh, Toral, Rehenesh, Bipin, Prabir, Sahil, Noufal
Head Coach: Petr Kratky
🚨 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐑𝐔 🚨
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 11, 2025
Here's the #StartingXI for today's crucial clash against Bengaluru FC 💪
Let's go, मुंबई! 🩵#BFCMCFC #ISL #AamchiCity 🔵 @etihad pic.twitter.com/EumWmRznZQ
Mar 11, 2025, 1:50 PM
Line-up | Bengaluru FC
Starting XI: Sahil Poonia (GK); Namgyal Bhutia, Aleksander Jovanovic, Rahul Bheke, Naorem Roshan Singh; Vinith Venkatesh, Lalremtluanga Fanai, Suresh Wangjam; Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez, Sunil Chhetri
Subs: Gurpreet, Harsh, Sivasakthi, Salah, Soham, Capo, Danu, Palande, Shivaldo
Head Coach: Gerard Zaragoza
𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒! 🗞️
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) March 11, 2025
Sahil makes his First Team debut. 🧤
Vinith starts in midfield. 🔗
Chhetri and Williams flank Mendez in attack. 🔵#WeAreBFC #ನೀಲಿಎಂದೆಂದಿಗೂ #BFCMCFC@batery_ai pic.twitter.com/mpNR0vrCRq
Mar 11, 2025, 11:59 AM
Eyeing to end on a high
“I want us to enter the playoffs on a positive note.” 🗣️
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) March 11, 2025
El Jefe has made his objective clear. Get your #BFCMCFC tickets 👉 https://t.co/liUS1pclPM. 🔵#WeAreBFC #ನೀಲಿಎಂದೆಂದಿಗೂ pic.twitter.com/DXzePlzwHo
Mar 11, 2025, 11:57 AM
All to play for!
It’s all or nothing 👊#BFCMCFC #ISL #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/MuaKPL8YAk
— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025, 11:55 AM
What's at stake?
Mumbai City FC is currently in seventh place with 33 points and needs just a draw to surpass Odisha FC, who is in sixth place with the same number of points, and qualify for the playoffs. However, the Islanders have not won any of their last four matches, recording two draws and two losses. Meanwhile, the Blues have secured a spot in the top six and are presently in fourth place with 38 points from 23 games.
Mar 11, 2025, 11:53 AM
Earlier this season
On 2 October 2024, Mumbai City and Bengaluru shared a point apiece in a goalless stalemate at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai.
Mar 11, 2025, 11:49 AM
Tonight's venue | Sree Kanteerava Stadium
Mar 11, 2025, 11:49 AM
How to watch the match?
The live telecast of the match will be available on the Star Sports network in India. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.
Mar 11, 2025, 11:48 AM
Match Details
Match: Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC
Date: 11 March 2025
Time: 7:30 pm IST
Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
NorthEast United FC vs East Bengal Highlights ISL 2024-25 | Despite two controversial goals, NorthEast run riot over East Bengal | FT NEUFC 4-0 EBFC
Catch the highlights of the NorthEast United FC vs East Bengal match in ISL 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong.

Mar 8, 2025, 1:30 PM
ISL 2024-25 table after this game
NorthEast and East Bengal wrap up their ISL 2024-25 league stage campaign.
Mar 8, 2025, 1:24 PM
90'+6' | Here goes the final whistle! | FT NEUFC 4-0 EBFC
Mar 8, 2025, 1:23 PM
90'+4' | Chance for Ajaraie
Ajaraie was eyeing his hat-trick, as he followed Bemammer's long ball on the left, but struck the ball only to rattle the crossbar!
Mar 8, 2025, 1:19 PM
90' | 5 minutes of stoppage time added on
Mar 8, 2025, 1:19 PM
90' | Substitution for East Bengal
In: Muhammed Roshal
Out: Jesin TK
Mar 8, 2025, 1:18 PM
89' | Off target for Danny
Ajaraie fooled Suman with a beautiful dribbling skill and sent the ball into the box, but Danny's strike went over the crossbar!
Mar 8, 2025, 1:17 PM
87' | Substitutions for NorthEast United
In: Danny Meitei, Arshaf, Bekey Oram
Out: Dinesh Singh, Nestor Albiach, Guillermo Fernandez
Mar 8, 2025, 1:16 PM
86' | GOALLL! Bemammer scores the fourth! | NEUFC 4-0 EBFC
Debjit punched the ball away, as East Bengal's defensive error led the ball to Bemammer. The Moroccan midfielder fired the ball into the net with a powerful right-footed strike from a distance!
Mar 8, 2025, 1:13 PM
84' | Second yellow for Tanmay
Tanmay Das gets the second yellow for committing another foul, and he is sent off.
East Bengal are down to ten men.
Mar 8, 2025, 1:09 PM
78' | GOAL. Ajaraie converts! | NEUFC 3-0 EBFC
Alaaeddine Ajaraie has completed his brace, as his low strike from the spot beat Debjit through the bottom-right corner.
Mar 8, 2025, 1:06 PM
76' | Penalty for NorthEast!
Tanmoy Das seemingly fouled Alaaeddine Ajaraie inside the penalty area, as the referee whistled for a penalty!
Well, the TV replay clearly shows it was a minimal connection. That cannot be a penalty.
Another unfair decision against the Kolkata giants.
Mar 8, 2025, 1:04 PM
75' | Substitutions for East Bengal
In: Sayan Banerjee, Anandhu Nambrath Sundran
Out: Hira Mondal, PV Vishnu
Mar 8, 2025, 1:02 PM
73' | Close chance for Guillermo!
Guillermo Fernandez found himself in a one on one situation with Debjit, but his strike went inches off the far post!
Mar 8, 2025, 12:59 PM
66' | Yellow for Tanmoy
Tanmoy Das received a booking.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:58 PM
Milestone alert!
Alaaeddine Ajaraie becomes the fourth footballer in the Indian Super League history to score against every opposition in a single season.
Miku, Kalu Uche and Coro previously achieved this feat.
The undisputed KING OF ISL!👑
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 8, 2025
Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioHotstar & #StarSports3 👉https://t.co/kZKFXsSA2m#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #NEUEBFC pic.twitter.com/T5kTJZim83
Mar 8, 2025, 12:57 PM
66' | GOALLL! Ajaraie finds the net! | NEUFC 2-0 EBFC
Craziness here at Shillong!
Macarton headed the ball on target, but the second ball was taken down by Macarton with his hand. Debjit made a save but the rebound was powerfully slotted in by Ajaraie!
However, this was a clear handball and East Bengal players also appealed strongly, but the goal stands.
It is another unfair decision against East Bengal.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:54 PM
65' | Debjit stays resilient!
Bemammer took a first-time grounded strike that was well-stopped by Debjit!
Mar 8, 2025, 12:50 PM
59' | GOALLL! Nestor finally finds the net! | NEUFC 1-0 EBFC
Nestor Albiach has found the breakthrough for NorthEast!
Ajaraie backheeled a pass to Tondonba running on the left, who delivered a low cross inside the box that was slotted inside with a swift touch from Nestor Albiach.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:45 PM
56' | Another great stop from Debjit!
Nestor Albiach chipped the ball from inside a crowd on the right, but Debjit made a huge stop on a full stretch!
Mar 8, 2025, 12:40 PM
51' | Yellow for Suman
Suman Dey received a booking for a foul.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:39 PM
50' | Chance for NorthEast
Parthib Gogoi entered the box from the left, as he cut inside and attempted a shot, but the ball soared over the crossbar!
Mar 8, 2025, 12:38 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 8, 2025, 12:34 PM
Half-time substitutions | NorthEast United
In: Parthib Gogoi, Robin Yadav
Out: Mayakkannan, Sumit Rathi
Mar 8, 2025, 12:19 PM
45'+4' | The half-time whistle is blown | HT NEUFC 0-0 EBFC
Mar 8, 2025, 12:17 PM
45'+1' | Good effort from Jesin
Jesin TK dribbled past the opposition defender to cut inside and slotted a left-footed shot from the right, but it went over the crossbar.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:16 PM
45' | 3 minutes of added time announced
Mar 8, 2025, 12:15 PM
44' | Chance for East Bengal
Cleiton cut NorthEast's defence in halves with a forward pass from the top of the box, which was followed by David, but he fell down as Mirshad came forward to make a collection.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:12 PM
41' | Marvellous save from Mirshad!
PV Vishnu received the long ball from Hira Mondal from the down the middle. Vishnu entered the penalty area from the left as he cut inside and unleashed a right-footed inswing curler that was punched over the crossbar by Mirshad!
Such brilliance from both Vishnu and Mirshad!
Mar 8, 2025, 12:10 PM
40' | Chance for NorthEast
Ajaraie tried to test his luck with a quick and powerful strike, but the ball got deflected.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:07 PM
37' | Good stop from Debjit
The long-ranger effort from Nestor Albiach from a distance was calmly stopped and grabbed by the East Bengal custodian.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:03 PM
32' | What a save from Debjit!
Ajaraie delivered a vicious cross from the left, as Nestor Albiach got to the end of it to power an on-target header. Debjit stopped the shot from going in with a brilliant punch, sending the ball over the crossbar!
Mar 8, 2025, 12:02 PM
32' | Easy catch for Mirshad
This time Cleiton kept his shot on target, but Mirshad made a routine collection.
Mar 8, 2025, 11:56 AM
25' | So close for Guillermo!
Receiving a long ball from the middle of the park, Guillermo followed it up to the touchline and slotted a strike, but the ball only went past the target.
Lucky survival for East Bengal!
Mar 8, 2025, 11:53 AM
22' | Yellow for Dinesh
Dinesh Singh gets booked for a foul.
Mar 8, 2025, 11:53 AM
22' | Off target from Cleiton
Cleiton Silva soared the set-piece free-kick just inches over the crosspiece.
Mar 8, 2025, 11:52 AM
17' | Chance for East Bengal
David unleashed an ambitious long-ranger from the left, but the ball went too high over the crossbar!
Mar 8, 2025, 11:44 AM
13' | Chance for Bemammer
Dinesh headed the ball into the box from the right, which was anticipated by Bemammer in the center of the box, but his acrobatic volleyed effort went over the target.
Mar 8, 2025, 11:43 AM
12' | Wide from Nestor
Nestor Albiach attempted a strike following a second ball off a free-kick move, but his shot deflected off the opposition defence.
Mar 8, 2025, 11:38 AM
7' | Great block from Debjit
Following a corner, Dinesh Singh tried to find the back of the net with a grounded strike from the left, but Debjit Majumder made a crucial save.
Mar 8, 2025, 11:30 AM
1' | Kick Off!
NorthEast gets things going in Shillong!
Mar 8, 2025, 11:25 AM
Minutes away from the kick-off
High in spirits before locking horns with the Highlanders! 💪#JoyEastBengal #ISL #NEUEBFC pic.twitter.com/Auqp7Bdioh
— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) March 8, 2025
Mar 8, 2025, 11:24 AM
Final warm-up
Applying final touches! 🎯
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 8, 2025
Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioHotstar & #StarSports3 👉https://t.co/kZKFXsT7RU#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #NEUEBFC pic.twitter.com/RiZEGlBuMd
Mar 8, 2025, 10:43 AM
Line-up | East Bengal FC
Starting XI: Debjit Majumder (GK); Suman Dey, Chaku Mandi, Mark Zothanpuia, Nishu Kumar; PV Vishnu, Tanmay Das, Cleiton Silva, Hira Mondal; David Lalhlansanga, Jesin TK
Subs: Aditya, Sundran, Koustav, Sayan, Roshal, Bijay
Head Coach: Oscar Bruzon
A lot of 🆕 faces in the lineup today! 🔴🟡
— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) March 8, 2025
Let's do it, polas! 👊#JoyEastBengal #ISL #NEUEBFC pic.twitter.com/QmAtczkodc
Mar 8, 2025, 10:40 AM
Line-up | NorthEast United FC
Starting XI: Mirshad Michu (GK); Redeem Tlang, Soraisham Dinesh Singh, Sumit Rathi, Tondonba Singh; Mohammed Ali Bemammer; Mayakkannan, Noah Albiach, Macarton Nickson; Alaaeddine Ajaraie, Guillermo Fernandez
Subs: Gurmeet, Parthib, Robin, Jithin, Thoi, Bekey, Arshaf, Danny, Samte
Head Coach: Juan Pedro Benali
Our Starting XI!
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 8, 2025
🆚 East Bengal FC!
Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioHotstar & #StarSports3 👉 https://t.co/xWCM2k6u7a#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #NEUEBFC pic.twitter.com/lDnaivpHv6
Mar 8, 2025, 8:21 AM
Earlier this season
On November 29th, 2024, East Bengal FC defeated NorthEast United 1-0 in the reverse fixture at the VYBK in Kolkata. Dimitrios Diamantakos scored the only goal, whereas East Bengal's Lalchungnunga and NorthEast's Bemammer both were sent off in the heated game.
Mar 8, 2025, 8:16 AM
Looking to end the campaign on a high
Coach Bino and Jesin spoke about the squad's determination to end our #ISL campaign on a positive note! 💯
— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) March 8, 2025
🎥 Full press conference 👉 https://t.co/m4taHgjrZZ#JoyEastBengal #NEUEBFC pic.twitter.com/ZEuKpzRuoO
Mar 8, 2025, 8:16 AM
Determined
We will give absolutely everything! 🎙️
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 8, 2025
The gaffer sets the tone for our final league match! ⚔️#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #NEUEBFC pic.twitter.com/hhp1GYmJti
Mar 8, 2025, 8:13 AM
Tonight's venue | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong.
Mar 8, 2025, 8:12 AM
How to watch the match?
Football fans in India can watch the game in ISL 2024-25 on Star Sports Network, Sports18 3 TV Channel, the JioHotstar App, and the JioHotstar website.
Mar 8, 2025, 8:11 AM
Match Details
Match: NorthEast United FC vs East Bengal FC
Date: 8 March 2025
Time: 5:00 pm IST
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong
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Mar 5, 2025, 2:47 PM•2 min read

Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United FC Highlights ISL 2024-25 | The Highlanders thrash Chennaiyin to ensure play-off qualification | FT CFC 0-3 NEUFC
Catch the highlights of the Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United FC match in ISL 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai.

Mar 3, 2025, 3:55 PM
Full-time | Chennaiyin FC 0-3 NorthEast United FC
NorthEast United crush Chennaiyin 3-0 in Chennai.
The Highlanders march on to the ISL 2024-25 play-offs!
Mar 3, 2025, 3:54 PM
90'+5' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT CFC 0-3 NEUFC
Mar 3, 2025, 3:53 PM
90'+3' | Substitutions for NorthEast United
In: Bekey Oram, Guilermo Fernandez
Out: Mayakkanan, Thoi Singh
Mar 3, 2025, 3:52 PM
90'+2' | So close for Yadwad!
Connor Shield delivered an inviting cross from the right as Irfan Yadwad got to the end of it, but his header went inches past the left post.
Mar 3, 2025, 3:50 PM
90'+1' | Substitution for Chennaiyin FC
In: Maheson Singh
Out: Jiteshwor Singh
Mar 3, 2025, 3:49 PM
90' | 4 minutes of injury time added on
Mar 3, 2025, 3:45 PM
86' | Substitution for Chennaiyin FC
In: Daniel Chima Chukwu
Out: Wilmar Jordan Gil
Mar 3, 2025, 3:42 PM
83' | Substitutions for NorthEast United
In: Tondonba Singh, Robin Yadav
Out: B Samte, Jithin MS
Mar 3, 2025, 3:42 PM
82' | Off target for Albiach
Noah Albiach attempted the free-kick from a close distance, but the ball soared just wide over the crossbar!
Mar 3, 2025, 3:41 PM
81' | Ryan Edwards sent off!
Ryan Edwards committed a foul to obstruct Ajaraie from a definite goal-bound move, and the referee calls for a foul. Edwards received the second yellow and was shown the red!
Chennaiyin are down to ten men.
Mar 3, 2025, 3:39 PM
80' | Just a bit high for Macarton!
Macarton quickly flashed a strike from the front of the box, but the ball soared just over the crossbar!
Mar 3, 2025, 3:38 PM
78' | No goal!
Brambilla left it in front of the goal as Wilmar Jordan Gil slotted it home easily, but he was caught offside.
Mar 3, 2025, 3:35 PM
76' | Substitution for NorthEast United
In: Macarton Nickson
Out: Mohammed Ali Bemammer
Mar 3, 2025, 3:30 PM
70' | Gurmeet is too good tonight
Wilmar Gil's clever header was swiftly denied by Gurmeet at the top-left corner.
Talk about safe pair of Gloves! 🧤
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 3, 2025
Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioHotstar & #StarSports3 👉https://t.co/U4PnX0yKUI#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #CFCNEU pic.twitter.com/kfeaNiymy5
Mar 3, 2025, 3:24 PM
65' | Yellow for Laldinpuia
Laldinpuia gets booked for intentionally punching the ball with his hands.
Mar 3, 2025, 3:24 PM
64' | Chance for NorthEast
Samte and Ajaraie combined inside the fox to open a goalscoring opportunity, but Nawaz denied a soft strike from Ajaraie.
Mar 3, 2025, 3:22 PM
62' | Good effort from Shields!
Connor Shield tried to slot the ball home directly from a tough angle on the right, but Gurmeet punches it over the crossbar.
Mar 3, 2025, 3:18 PM
59' | Off target from Gil
Wilmar Jordan unleashed another strike from the left that rolled past the far post.
Mar 3, 2025, 3:17 PM
Don't forget Gurmeet!
Fantastic Four!🔥🔥🔥
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 3, 2025
Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioHotstar & #StarSports3 👉https://t.co/U4PnX0yKUI#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #CFCNEU pic.twitter.com/oMsk1Hg0nJ
Mar 3, 2025, 3:16 PM
56' | Consecutive chances for Chennaiyin
Wilmar Jordan played the ball to the right as Irfan Yadwad launched a cross inside the box, which was punched away by Gurmeet. The second ball was almost taken in by Brambilla, but he slipped inside the box and looks injured.
Mar 3, 2025, 3:11 PM
52' | Another huge save from Gurmeet!
Lukas Brambilla fired a strike toward the goal that was marvellously denied by Gurmeet!
Mar 3, 2025, 3:10 PM
50' | Chance for Chennaiyin
Wilmar Gil found the ball amidst a brawl inside the box, but he could not connect well.
Mar 3, 2025, 3:06 PM
Half-time substitution | Chennaiyin FC
In: Lukas Brambilla, Laldinpuia, Jitendra Singh
Out: Elsinho, Pritam Kotal, Vincy Barretto
Mar 3, 2025, 3:04 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 3, 2025, 2:49 PM
45'+4' | The half-time whistle is blown! | HT CFC 0-3 NEUFC
Mar 3, 2025, 2:47 PM
45'+2' | Edwards gets booked
Ryan Edwards received a booking for argument.
Mar 3, 2025, 2:46 PM
45' | 3 minutes of added time announced
Mar 3, 2025, 2:45 PM
45' | Another good save from Gurmeet!
Vincy Barretto took a cut in and sliced a grounded strike from the right, but Gurmeet is too tough to beat tonight so far!
Mar 3, 2025, 2:44 PM
44' | Another close chance for Ajaraie
Alaaeddine Ajaraie attempted some inside and outside dribbles before unleashing a strike that soared over the left post.
Mar 3, 2025, 2:43 PM
42' | Off target from Albiach
Thoi's strike from the middle in front of the box was blocked at first, as Albiach took a first-time strike that went inches over the crosspiece.
Mar 3, 2025, 2:39 PM
38' | GOALLL! Who else that Ajaraie! | CFC 0-3 NEUFC
NorthEast are running riot here in Chennai!
And who else! Alaaeddine Ajaraie took a strike from inside the box which was blocked by Edwards at first, but the rebound was swiftly netted in by the Moroccan Magician through the left top bin!
Mar 3, 2025, 2:35 PM
34' | So close for Ajaraie!
Ajaraie came up from the left flank and launched a quick strike on the first post, but the ball went off the post after a fingertip denial from Nawaz.
Mar 3, 2025, 2:29 PM
28' | Yellow for Yadwad
Irfan Yadwad gets the first booking for Chennaiyin this evening for a foul.
Mar 3, 2025, 2:28 PM
26' | GOALLLL! Jithin MS strikes! | CFC 0-2 NEUFC
Jithin took our last update very personally!
However, a brilliant play from NorthEast in the attacking third opened spaces for the attackers, as Jithin MS placed it so well that the ball just fired into the net through the left-bottom corner!
Mar 3, 2025, 2:26 PM
25' | The game has slowed down
Mar 3, 2025, 2:16 PM
13' | Too high for Ajaraie
Alaaeddine Ajaraie attempted an ambitious strike from the left, but the long ranger flew to the stands.
Mar 3, 2025, 2:13 PM
10' | Back-to-back saves from Gurmeet!
Gurmeet stayed alert in saving a close grounded strike from Connor Shields from inside the box. Right after that, Chennaiyin attempted a consecutive second opportunity, as Wilmar Jordan took a flashing strike that was again stopped by Gurpreet's safe gloves!
Mar 3, 2025, 2:11 PM
7' | GOALLL! What a strike from Noah! | CFC 0-1 NEUFC
A brilliant flick from Ajaraie found Albiach in an open space in front of the goal, and Noah Albiach found the back of the net with an outstanding strike that went in through the right side of the goal!
Our No. 1️⃣0️⃣ with a 10/10 finish! 😍🫶🏻
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 3, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025, 2:06 PM
5' | Brilliant save from Nawaz!
Jithin MS sprinted towards the goal before launching a grounded strike from the left, but Nawaz denied that well!
Mar 3, 2025, 2:00 PM
1' | Kick Off!
We are underway in Chennai!
Mar 3, 2025, 1:57 PM
Line-up | NorthEast United FC
Starting XI: Gurpreet Singh (GK); Redeem Tlang, Dinesh Singh, Michel Zabaco, B. Samte; Mayakkannan, Mohammed Ali Bemammer; TS Huidrom, Noah Albiach, Jithin MS; Alaaeddine Ajaraie.
Subs: Tondonba, Guillermo, Parthib, Macarton, Robin, Bekey, Phalguni, Mirshad, Rathi
Head Coach: Juan Pedro Benali
Our Starting XI!
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 3, 2025
🆚 Chennaiyin FC!
Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioHotstar & #StarSports3 👉 https://t.co/xWCM2k6u7a#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #CFCNEU pic.twitter.com/vdzsMjhaFB
Mar 3, 2025, 1:53 PM
Line-up | Chennaiyin FC
Starting XI: Mohammad Nawaz (GK); Ankit Mukherjee, Pritam Kotal, Ryan Edwards, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy; Connor Shields, Jiteshwor Singh, Elsinho, Vincy Barretto; Wilmar Gil, Irfan Yadwad
Subs: Samik, Laldinpuia, Jitendra, Tongbam, Chukwu, Brambilla, Farukh, Gurkirat, Vanspaul
Head Coach: Owen Coyle
Lining 🆙 against the Highlanders! 🗞️#AllInForChennaiyin #CFCNEUFC | @Melbat_official pic.twitter.com/sMpMumA76F
— Chennaiyin F.C. (@ChennaiyinFC) March 3, 2025
Mar 3, 2025, 10:34 AM
Eyeing a good ending
𝐈𝐒𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟓: 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐲𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐂 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞
— Chennaiyin F.C. (@ChennaiyinFC) March 3, 2025
Read here for more 👉 https://t.co/aZxOrbS7Lw #AllInForChennaiyin #CFCNEUFC pic.twitter.com/qIChcEOxEW
Mar 3, 2025, 10:33 AM
Big game for NorthEast
Mar 3, 2025, 10:31 AM
Earlier this season
On October 17th, 2024, NorthEast United were stunned by Chennaiyin in a 2-3 defeat at home. Nestor Albiach opened the scoring early for NorthEast, but Wilmar Jordan Gil netted a brace afterwards. Lucas Brambilla scored the second for Chennaiyin, whereas Alaaeddine Ajaraie reduced the gap with a late penalty.
Mar 3, 2025, 10:26 AM
Head-to-head stats (All Competitions)
Matches played: 23
Chenniayin FC wins: 11
NorthEast United FC wins: 7
Draws: 5
Mar 3, 2025, 10:23 AM
Tonight's venue | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
Mar 3, 2025, 10:22 AM
How to watch the game?
Football fans in India can watch the game in ISL 2024-25 on Star Sports Network, Sports18 3 TV Channel, the JioHotstar App, and the JioHotstar website.
Mar 3, 2025, 10:22 AM
Match Details
Match: Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United FC
Date: 3 March 2025
Time: 7:30 pm IST
Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
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