"Happy with the three points. Not happy with the performance. We were much better in second half. We need to be calmer and more effective with the ball:" Juan Pedro Benali, head coach, Northeast United FC.

"It was good match. We were against a good side, the Durand Cup winners. We created good chances. If this team learn how to win in last minutes, we will do better:" Andrey Chernyshov, head coach, MSC

A fighting win for the Durand Cup winners. It was the late goal from Ajaraie, which took the game away from the debutant Mohammedan Sporting Club. 

A heartbreaking game for the Kolkata club. But, surely a lot of positives to take away from the match for Andrey Chernyshov's boys. 

A win is win for Juan Pedor Benali and they will return home with full three points. Jithin MS won the player of the match.

Yellow card for Kasimov for changing the ball's position. 

Zabaco takes it for the team as he fouls Franca, who was running away with the ball.

Ajaraie breaks the deadlock for NEUFC. Thoi Singh with the assist and the Moroccan finished the job inside the box with a side-footed shot. Is it the game for them?

MSC 0-1 NEUFC

Irshad and Angou have been brought replacing Amarjit and Alexis

Alexis Gomez is injured and has been carried out of the field.

67 touches throughout the game and he is feeling the heat as well. He is getting the treatment. 

A long range shot from the MSC captain but it goes straight to Gurmeet.

Looks like Amarjit Singh Kiyam is injured and is getting a treatment. 

Parthiv is replaced by Thoi Singh.

Nearly for Alexis. He had beaten Gurmeet with the curling shot but the ball kissed the crossbar and went for a goal kick.

Jithin MS was fed with a great pass on the left but after a poor first touch, he could not control the ball.

Not good signs for MSC as Zuidika has been carried away off field after getting cramps.

Yellow card for Amarjit Singh Kiyam

Franca comes in for Manzoki!

Bikash missed the target after a deflection from one of the NEUFC defenders. 

Ajaraie made the long run with the ball and nutmegged the defenders before going for the shot with his right foot. However, he could not be on target for Benali's men!

Bikash comes in for Chothe!

Parthiv played to Guillermo with his outside boot and Guillermo found Jithin MS with an areal ball. However, Jithin could not be on target with his volley.

Jithin MS initiated the attack again and Ajaraie tried his luck with a shot from outside the box. He missed the target by a whisker. 

A huge let off for NEUFC as Padam Chhetri could not grab the ball from a NEUFC corner. 

Ajaraie comes in for Nestor.

Another great play from Alexis Gomes, who won the ball and played the ball to Manzoki. Manzoki found Remsanga with a back-heel. But, he could not get the shot in from outside the box.

Gaurav Bora was caught offguard and if Nestor had recieved the ball, it would have been a one-on-one situation for him.

Remsanga with a pass around the defenders, looking for Manzoki. However, Manzoki could not be at the right place to recieve the pass. 

No changes from both teams as we kick-off the second half!

Not much to talk about in the first half as the players head to first-half break. No goals in the first half.

Dinesh lost the ball and Manzoki played to ball to Alexis, who took his chance with a right footed shot. However, it is an easy grab for Gurmeet.

Two minutes added to the first half!

Gomez played out the ball wide on the right and a cross came from right for Ramsenga, who went for the header from an offside positon. Positive from the home side.

Jithin this time switched his side and first kept the ball in before sending a cross from right towards Pathiv Gogoi. However, the cross was too long for the Indian striker.

Nestor played cutback to Jithin, who played a one-two pass with Guillermo before sending a right-footed shot over the crossbar.

It is Jithin MS with a great pass on the left for Guillermo. But, the pass a tad long and the chance was wasted. 

It has not been good football from both teams. Except for a few run and chances from Jithin MS and Alexis Gomez, none of the players have not found the rhythm and pace to effect the game.

An update from @SuyashU straight from the stands! 🤩

Tune-in now to @Sports18-3 and #AsianetPlus to watch #MSCNEU or stream it on @JioCinema: https://t.co/26ZpfoVwWf#ISL #LetsFootball #ISLIsBack #MohammedanSC #NorthEastUnitedFC pic.twitter.com/brPDaO9WlE

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) September 16, 2024

High boots from Mohammed Ali Bemammer and he recieves the third yellow card of the night.

Back-to-back corners for Mohmmedan Sporting. In bwteen, Kasimov's left-footed shot was blocked by Asheer. 

Yellow card for Dinesh for a foul on Chothe

It has not been a perfect communication and passes from both teams and it has been a hapazard game till now with both teams lacking power in the final third.

Yellow card for Zuidika.

Jithin MS with a delicious pass for Guillermo who just missed the target with his right foot. The ball went past the far post low corner.

Chothe plays a pass to Gomez, who after making a run sent a cross towards middle. However, Samte was there to take the ball away from danger.

Good cruling, long free-kick from Gomez. But, Gurmeet was good enough to comeout and punch the ball out of danger.

Foul by Asheer and Mohammedan has a free-kick.

Sanchez dropped low to get the ball from midfield and played a lobbed ball for Chote, who could not control the ball with his right foot on air.

Here we GO! Mohammedan SC make their debut in Indian Super League, on merit!

We're here for our ISL 2024-25 opener vs Mohammedan SC...#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #MSCNEU #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/KwZHcfb8tg

— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) September 16, 2024

𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬!

𝐊𝐁𝐊 📍

Watch #MSCNEUFC LIVE only on JioCinema, Sports18-3, and Asianet Plus! 📺#JaanJaanMohammedan 💪🏼#BlackAndWhiteArmy 🤍🖤 #IndianFootball ⚽ #MSCinISL #ISL #MSCNEUFC pic.twitter.com/Wtm9Tyop5g

— Mohammedan SC (@MohammedanSC) September 16, 2024

Pre-match greetings between the 2️⃣ sides 🤝

Watch #MSCNEU LIVE only on @JioCinema, @Sports18-3, and #AsianetPlus! 📺#LetsFootball #ISLIsBack #MohammedanSC #NorthEastUnitedFC pic.twitter.com/L4Q2nO7g2j

— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) September 16, 2024

Gurmeet Singh (Gk), Miguel Zabaco Tomé, Asheer Akhtar,Soraisham Dinesh Singh, Buanthanglun Samte, Mohammed Ali Bemammer, Néstor Albiach Roger, Muthu Irulandi Mayakkannan, Guillermo Fernández Hierro, Jithin MS, Parthib Gogoi

Substitutes: Ajaraie, Michu, Nickson, Regragui, Thoi Singh, P. Singh, Tondonba Singh, Reedem Talang, R. Yadav

Padam Chettri (Gk), Zodingliana Ralte, Joseph Adjei, Gaurav Bora, Vanlalzuidika Chhakchhuak, Alexis Gómez, Mirjalol Qosimov, Amarjit Singh Kiyam, Makan Winkle Chote, Lalremsanga Fanai, César Lobi Manzoki

Subs: Franca, Irshad, Luwang, Mallick, Parray, Rochharzela, Roy, B. Singh, R. Singh

For Northeast United FC, Parthiv Gogoi will be the player to watch out as Juan Pedro Benali looks to give chances to young Indian players. Parthiv did well in the chances he got in Durand Cup and surely will be ready to give his all in ISL 2024-25.

Makan Chothe will be the player to watch out in Mohammedan's first-ever ISL fixture. The former Hyderabad FC star who has a 60% dribble success rate (21 out of 35).

Chothe will look to create the chances for Mohammedan from the right with his speed and ability to break through defensive line.

Kishore Bharati Stadium will be the home for Mohammedan Sporting Club for the ISL 2024-25 season. Opened in 2021 as a multipurpose stadium, has a capacity of 12,000. The stadium has been used in I-League, CFL and Durand Cup matches as well.

Indian football fans can watch the Mohammedan SC vs Northeast United FC match LIVE on Sports 18 3 channel on Television. Moreover, they can stream the match LIVE on Jio Cinema App and Website.

Match: Mohammedan Sporting Club vs Northeast United FC

Date: 16 September, 2024

Time: 7.30 pm IST

Venue: Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata

Odisha FC crash out, as Mumbai secure all three points to go past the Juggernauts and finish the sixth position!

In: Thaer Krouma, Bipin Singh

Out: Jorge Ortiz, Vikram Pratap Singh

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!

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.

Naorem Roshan Singh is shown a yellow for a foul.

Edgar Mendez receives a booking for a tough foul.

Sahil Poonia executed a brilliant save diving down to the ground, as Sahil Panwar made a clearance on the second ball.

In: Soham Varshneya

Out: Suresh Wangjam

Vikram Pratap fired into the box but his strike soared past the left post.

Shivaldo's header came unfruitful but Shivaldo's quick strike from close to the six-yard box went wide off the right post.

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!

In: Mohamed Salah

Out: Namgyal Bhutia

In: Sahil Panwar, Jayesh Rane

Out: Nathan Rodrigues, Brandon Fernandes

Fanai gets booked for a foul.

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!

In: Shivaldo Singh

Out: Vinith Venkatesh

In: Jon Toral

Out: Nikos Karelis

Ortiz attempted a quick strike from inside the box, but got blocked immediately.

In: Sivasakthi Narayanan

Out: Ryan Williams

Lachenpa made a timely outing to deny Sunil Chhetri from having a strike while close to the goal following a brilliant long ball.

Ryan Williams is shown the yellow for a nasty foul.

Nikos Karelis converted it with a powerful strike from the spot as the ball fired in through the right-bottom corner.

Jovanovic shielded Karelis inside the box, as the striker fell down and very shockingly, the referee called for a penalty!

Very, very poor decision!

Brandon Fernandes had an attempt from a distance, but got blocked.

Ryan Williams unleashed a strike from just the edge of the box, but Tiri threw himself on the line to execute a masterful block!

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.

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.

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!

Chhangte and Brandon combined up front and found the back of the net as well, but the goal is disallowed due to offside.

The game is underway in Bengaluru! 

Making the final preparations as we approach #BFCMCFC ⚔️#ISL #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/5NqKfMtnA8

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 11, 2025

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

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 🚨

Here's the #StartingXI for today's crucial clash against Bengaluru FC 💪

Let's go, मुंबई! 🩵#BFCMCFC #ISL #AamchiCity 🔵 @etihad pic.twitter.com/EumWmRznZQ

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 11, 2025

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! 🗞️

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

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) March 11, 2025

“I want us to enter the playoffs on a positive note.” 🗣️

El Jefe has made his objective clear. Get your #BFCMCFC tickets 👉 https://t.co/liUS1pclPM. 🔵#WeAreBFC #ನೀಲಿಎಂದೆಂದಿಗೂ pic.twitter.com/DXzePlzwHo

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) March 11, 2025

It’s all or nothing 👊#BFCMCFC #ISL #AamchiCity 🔵 pic.twitter.com/MuaKPL8YAk

— Mumbai City FC (@MumbaiCityFC) March 11, 2025

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.

On 2 October 2024, Mumbai City and Bengaluru shared a point apiece in a goalless stalemate at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai.

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.

Match: Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC

Date: 11 March 2025

Time: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru

NorthEast and East Bengal wrap up their ISL 2024-25 league stage campaign.

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! 

In: Muhammed Roshal

Out: Jesin TK

Ajaraie fooled Suman with a beautiful dribbling skill and sent the ball into the box, but Danny's strike went over the crossbar!

In: Danny Meitei, Arshaf, Bekey Oram

Out: Dinesh Singh, Nestor Albiach, Guillermo Fernandez

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!

Tanmay Das gets the second yellow for committing another foul, and he is sent off.

East Bengal are down to ten men.

Alaaeddine Ajaraie has completed his brace, as his low strike from the spot beat Debjit through the bottom-right corner.

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.

In: Sayan Banerjee, Anandhu Nambrath Sundran

Out: Hira Mondal, PV Vishnu

Guillermo Fernandez found himself in a one on one situation with Debjit, but his strike went inches off the far post!

Tanmoy Das received a booking.

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!👑

Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioHotstar & #StarSports3 👉https://t.co/kZKFXsSA2m#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #NEUEBFC pic.twitter.com/T5kTJZim83

— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 8, 2025

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.

Bemammer took a first-time grounded strike that was well-stopped by Debjit!

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.

Nestor Albiach chipped the ball from inside a crowd on the right, but Debjit made a huge stop on a full stretch!

Suman Dey received a booking for a foul.

Parthib Gogoi entered the box from the left, as he cut inside and attempted a shot, but the ball soared over the crossbar!

In: Parthib Gogoi, Robin Yadav

Out: Mayakkannan, Sumit Rathi

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.

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.

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!

Ajaraie tried to test his luck with a quick and powerful strike, but the ball got deflected.

The long-ranger effort from Nestor Albiach from a distance was calmly stopped and grabbed by the East Bengal custodian.

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!

This time Cleiton kept his shot on target, but Mirshad made a routine collection.

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!

Dinesh Singh gets booked for a foul.

Cleiton Silva soared the set-piece free-kick just inches over the crosspiece.

David unleashed an ambitious long-ranger from the left, but the ball went too high over the crossbar!

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.

Nestor Albiach attempted a strike following a second ball off a free-kick move, but his shot deflected off the opposition defence.

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.

NorthEast gets things going in Shillong!

High in spirits before locking horns with the Highlanders! 💪#JoyEastBengal #ISL #NEUEBFC pic.twitter.com/Auqp7Bdioh

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) March 8, 2025

Applying final touches! 🎯

Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioHotstar & #StarSports3 👉https://t.co/kZKFXsT7RU#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #NEUEBFC pic.twitter.com/RiZEGlBuMd

— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 8, 2025

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! 🔴🟡

Let's do it, polas! 👊#JoyEastBengal #ISL #NEUEBFC pic.twitter.com/QmAtczkodc

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) March 8, 2025

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!
🆚 East Bengal FC!

Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioHotstar & #StarSports3 👉 https://t.co/xWCM2k6u7a#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #NEUEBFC pic.twitter.com/lDnaivpHv6

— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 8, 2025

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.

Coach Bino and Jesin spoke about the squad's determination to end our #ISL campaign on a positive note! 💯

🎥 Full press conference 👉 https://t.co/m4taHgjrZZ#JoyEastBengal #NEUEBFC pic.twitter.com/ZEuKpzRuoO

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) March 8, 2025

We will give absolutely everything! 🎙️
The gaffer sets the tone for our final league match! ⚔️#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #NEUEBFC pic.twitter.com/hhp1GYmJti

— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 8, 2025

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.

Match: NorthEast United FC vs East Bengal FC

Date: 8 March 2025

Time: 5:00 pm IST

Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong

NorthEast United crush Chennaiyin 3-0 in Chennai.

The Highlanders march on to the ISL 2024-25 play-offs!

In: Bekey Oram, Guilermo Fernandez

Out: Mayakkanan, Thoi Singh

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.

In: Maheson Singh

Out: Jiteshwor Singh

In: Daniel Chima Chukwu

Out: Wilmar Jordan Gil

In: Tondonba Singh, Robin Yadav

Out: B Samte, Jithin MS

Noah Albiach attempted the free-kick from a close distance, but the ball soared just wide over the crossbar!

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.

Macarton quickly flashed a strike from the front of the box, but the ball soared just over the crossbar!

Brambilla left it in front of the goal as Wilmar Jordan Gil slotted it home easily, but he was caught offside.

In: Macarton Nickson

Out: Mohammed Ali Bemammer

Wilmar Gil's clever header was swiftly denied by Gurmeet at the top-left corner.

Talk about safe pair of Gloves! 🧤

Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioHotstar & #StarSports3 👉https://t.co/U4PnX0yKUI#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #CFCNEU pic.twitter.com/kfeaNiymy5

— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 3, 2025

Laldinpuia gets booked for intentionally punching the ball with his hands.

Samte and Ajaraie combined inside the fox to open a goalscoring opportunity, but Nawaz denied a soft strike from Ajaraie.

Connor Shield tried to slot the ball home directly from a tough angle on the right, but Gurmeet punches it over the crossbar.

Wilmar Jordan unleashed another strike from the left that rolled past the far post.

Fantastic Four!🔥🔥🔥

Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioHotstar & #StarSports3 👉https://t.co/U4PnX0yKUI#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #CFCNEU pic.twitter.com/oMsk1Hg0nJ

— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 3, 2025

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.

Lukas Brambilla fired a strike toward the goal that was marvellously denied by Gurmeet!

Wilmar Gil found the ball amidst a brawl inside the box, but he could not connect well.

In: Lukas Brambilla, Laldinpuia, Jitendra Singh 

Out: Elsinho, Pritam Kotal, Vincy Barretto

Ryan Edwards received a booking for argument.

Vincy Barretto took a cut in and sliced a grounded strike from the right, but Gurmeet is too tough to beat tonight so far!

Alaaeddine Ajaraie attempted some inside and outside dribbles before unleashing a strike that soared over the left post. 

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.

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!

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.

Irfan Yadwad gets the first booking for Chennaiyin this evening for a foul.

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!

Alaaeddine Ajaraie attempted an ambitious strike from the left, but the long ranger flew to the stands.

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!

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! 😍🫶🏻

Watch #ISL 2024-25 live on @JioHotstar & #StarSports3 👉https://t.co/U4PnX0yKUI#StrongerAsOne #8States1United #CFCNEU pic.twitter.com/Clc4OdyehY

— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 3, 2025

Jithin MS sprinted towards the goal before launching a grounded strike from the left, but Nawaz denied that well! 

We are underway in Chennai! 

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!
🆚 Chennaiyin FC!

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— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) March 3, 2025

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

𝐈𝐒𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟓: 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐲𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐂 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞

Read here for more 👉 https://t.co/aZxOrbS7Lw #AllInForChennaiyin #CFCNEUFC pic.twitter.com/qIChcEOxEW

— Chennaiyin F.C. (@ChennaiyinFC) March 3, 2025

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.

Matches played: 23

Chenniayin FC wins: 11

NorthEast United FC wins: 7

Draws: 5

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.

Match: Chennaiyin FC vs NorthEast United FC

Date: 3 March 2025

Time: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai

East Bengal's hopes end in tears.

A stalemate in Kolkata, and they are out of the qualification race.

Saul Crespo tried to open his scoring with a long-ranger that got deflected off Roshan Singh.

Richard Celis gets cautioned.

Sunil Chhetri converts the penalty from the spot with a low but accurate kick that went inside through the right-bottom corner!

East Bengal's play-off dreams are done and dusted.

Nishu Kumar committed a handball inside the box, as Bengaluru receives a penalty in the last minute!

Bengaluru attack keeps pushing to break the deadlock, but the East Bengal defence are fighting neck-to-neck. The first shot from Sivasakthi hit the post, but Gill saved the rebound strike!

A brilliant counter-attack by East Bengal opened a space for a scoring opportunity, but David's close strike from the left was saved by Gurpreet!

In: Richard Celis, David Lahlansanga

Out: Rafael Messi Bouli, PV Vishnu

Vinith Venkatesh's strike from a distance went wide off the first post.

In: Sivasakthi Narayanan

Out: Namgyal Bhutia

Naorem Mahesh's free-kick went just inches over the crosspiece.

Vinith Venkatesh received a booking for a nasty foul.

Souvik Chakrabarti flashed a first-time volleyed strike from a distance, as Gurpreet dived in the air to deny the strike.

Roshan's cross into the box was headed backwards by Mendez, who found Williams but the Aussie winger's effort was blocked away.

Messi Bouli gets booked for a tough challenge.

In: Vinith Venkatesh

Out: Suresh Wangjam

In: Nishu Kumar

Out: Provat Lakra

Alberto Noguera is also booked for a foul he committed earlier.

Dimitrios Diamantakos is shown a straight red for an off-the-ball challenge on Noguera!

East Bengal are down to ten men!

Sunil Chhetri looked animated as he appealed for a suspected handball following Edgar's cross from the right flank.

Namgyal Bhutia received the first yellow for Bengaluru in this game for a foul.

Provat Lakra gets the first yellow for East Bengal this evening.

He will miss the next game.

Naorem kept his free-kick on target from a distance, but that was a routine collection for Gurpreet.

Anwar Ali is forced off due to an injury he sustained.

In: Jeakson Singh

Out: Anwar Ali

Prabhsukhan Singh Gill tipped the grounded ball from Ryan Williams on the right, as Anwar Ali cleared the danger away!

Messi Bouli's grounder from the left was initially stopped by Bengaluru defence, but it slipped away. PV Vishnu's follow-up strike on reflex from the six-yard box unbelievably soared over the crossbar!

Except the goal, this was the best opportunity East Bengal had in this game so far.

Naorem's strike from a distance rolled inside through Diamantakos' legs, as East bengal was about to celebrate, but the fourth official called for an offside!

Unlucky for the hosts.

Diamantakos took a strike from just outside the box, but Gurpreet made a solid collection.

Naorem Mahesh tried to test his luck with a long-ranger that went past the left post.

Prabhsukhan Singh Gill stayed alert as he made a great save to deny a powering header by Sunil Chhetri from inside the box. The second ball was also collected by him.

Crespo lost the ball in a tussle inside the box, as Messi Bouli revived the ball and slotted a beautiful grounded strike that fired inside the net!

Messi Magic in ❤️💛

1️⃣-0️⃣ 🆙

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— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) March 2, 2025

Diamantakos made a brilliant run on the left before delivering a pin-point grounded cross inside the box, but Vishnu's strike went just over the crossbar!

Diamantakos sliced a left-footed strike on the turn which was brilliantly stopped by Gurpreet!

The game is underway in Kolkata. 

Starting XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Namgyal Bhutia, Aleksander Jovanovic, Chinglensana, Naorem Roshan Singh; Alberto Noguera, L. Fanai, Suresh Wangjam; Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez Sunil Chhetri

Subs: Sivasakthi, Salah, Capo, Narzary, Poonia, Danu, Palande, Shivaldo, Vinith 

Head Coach: Gerard Zaragoza 

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒! 🗞️

Jovanovic joins the backline. 🧱
Fanai, Suresh and Noguera in midfield. 🔗
Chhetri returns in attack. 🔵#WeAreBFC #EBFCBFC #ನೀಲಿಎಂದೆಂದಿಗೂ pic.twitter.com/XHHoFpWQBP

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) March 2, 2025

Starting XI: Prabhsukhan Singh Gill (GK); Mohammad Rakip, Anwar Ali, Hector Yuste, Provat Lakra; Naorem Mahesh Singh, Souvik Chakrabarti, Saul Crespo, PV Vishnu; Dimitrios Diamantakos, Rafael Messi Bouli

Subs: Jeakson, Celis, Cleiton, David, Nishu, Debjit, Jesin, Sayan, Mark

Head Coach: Oscar Bruzon 

Your Red & Golds to take on the Blues tonight! ⚔️

Lakra and Vishnu come in for Nunga and Nishu. 🔴🟡#JoyEastBengal #ISL #EBFCBFC pic.twitter.com/jtJGgJRclk

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) March 2, 2025

On 14 September 2024, Bengaluru FC salvaged a slander 1-0 victory against East Bengal in the first match-week of ISL 2024-25 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Vinith Venkatesh netted the only goal for the Blues.

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.

Match: East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC

Date: 2 March 2025

Time: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.