Mumbai City vs NorthEast United is the upcoming match in the Hero ISL 2021. The Islanders are hosting The Highlanders at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on 25th January. After a thrilling 3-3 draw in their first meet this season, both the teams are back and are looking for the win this time.
Mumbai City vs NorthEast United: Match Details
Dateâ 25/01/2022 Timeâ 7:30 PM Where to watchâ Disney+ Hotstar VIP, Star Sports Network, and JioTV Venueâ Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa, India
Team News: Mumbai City vs NorthEast United
Mumbai City FC- Team News
The Islanders are coming back into the fixture with a disappointing 0-3 loss against Bengaluru FC. Even though Mumbai City had a great start to their season, they have seen a massive drop in their firm as they are winless in 5 matches now. However, Mumbai City has played 2 fewer matches due to the fixtures getting postponed due to Covid19. So now it's a challenge and also an opportunity to go for the win.
The Highlanders are also suffering pretty badly this season as they are currently winless in their last 6 matches. In their recent match, NorthEast United lost 2-1 to an inform Chennaiyin FC. Currently sitting at 10th, it's now a big task for Khalid Jamil and his team to improve their league standings this season.
NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC ISL 2024-25 Knockout 2 Highlights | Jamshedpur seals a breathtaking win in Shillong; books their place in the semis | FT NEUFC 0-2 JFC
Catch the highlights of the NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC Knockout 2 match in ISL 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of Indian Super League following the conclusion of the March international window.
The ISL 2024-25 Playoffs have marked its beginning on March 29, with an emphatic 5-0 victory by Bengaluru FC over Mumbai City FC in the first knockout match.
Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the highly intense Knockout 2 encounter between NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.
NorthEast and Jamshedpur both finished the league stage with 38 points from 24 games. The Highlanders' position was bettered by a higher goal difference (17) than Jamshedpur (-6), leading them to a fourth-place finish. The Red Miners finished in fifth position.
As the pathway to the semi-finals lures both teams, offering a potential roller-coaster ride for us, sit back and enjoy the match asSportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.
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LIVE Updates
Mar 30, 2025, 4:50 PM
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ISL 2024-25 Knockout round comes to an end!
Hope you enjoyed our LIVE coverage. We will be back with more LIVE coverages of the Indian Super League 2024-25 semi-finals!
90'+12' | HERE GOES THE FULL-TIME WHISTLE! | FT NEUFC 0-2 JFC
Mar 30, 2025, 4:00 PM
90'+9' | JAMSHEDPUR SEALS IT WITH JAVI'S GOAL!!!! | NEUFC 0-2 JFC
ABSOLUTE MADNESS IN SHILLONG!
Ritwik Das dribbled and dodged past the Northeast defenders before passing to Javi inside the six-yard box. The Red Miners' captain literally toyed with Gurmeet before slotting it home with a swift strike!
Jamshedpur has sealed their place in the semi-finals!
The NorthEast players are down on the ground with their hearts broken in the most hurtful way possible!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:56 PM
90'+6' | Ajaraie hits the woodwork!
Unbelievable!
Alaaeddine Ajaraie's pinpoint header from the edge of the six-yard box somehow hit the woodwork! Ajaraie failed to keep the rebound on target as well!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:54 PM
90'+5' | Gogoi goes over the bar!
Parthib Gogoi's strike from the just the edge of the penalty area went over the crossbar!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:52 PM
90'+3' | Another chance goes begging
Another cross is delivered into the box, and this time Eze headed it away!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:50 PM
90'+1' | How can Guillermo miss this!
Alaaeddine flicked the ball behind into the box as Guillermo had an open goal in front of him, but a slight touch from Barla kept the ball off the target.
This was the easiest chance the hosts had after a long time!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:49 PM
90' | 8 minutes of stoppage time added on!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:48 PM
90' | Subsitution for NorthEast United
In: Parthib Gogoi
Out: Jithin MS
Mar 30, 2025, 3:48 PM
88' | Straight red for Mobashir!
Mobashir Rahman is shown a straight red card for deliberately kicking Macarton in a tussle!
Jamshedpur are down to ten men!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:47 PM
87' | What a madness!
There were back-to-back chances for NorthEast, but no, the Jamshedpur defence seems to have a no-entry board hanging in front of them.
Compact and robust defending from the Red Miners' defence!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:44 PM
85' | Yellow for Albino
Albino Gomes is shown a yellow for wasting time.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:44 PM
84' | Off target for Thoi
Thoi Singh half-volleyed a strike from close to the left but skied his strike over the bar.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:42 PM
83' | Chance for Jamshedpur
Siverio had an attempt on target following the cross from Murray, but he failed to find the precision from inside the box!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:41 PM
82' | Substitution for NorthEast United
In: Thoi Singh
Out: Redeem Tlang
Mar 30, 2025, 3:41 PM
82' | Substitution for Jamshedpur FC
In: Ritwik Das
Out: Mohammed Sanan
Mar 30, 2025, 3:39 PM
81' | Substitution for Jamshedpur FC
In: Javier Siverio
Out: Rei Tachikawa
Mar 30, 2025, 3:39 PM
80' | It's heating up in Shillong!
The crowd is roaring as Tachikawa and Sanan are down!
Both of them are receiving medical attention as the NorthEast players are very animated!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:37 PM
78' | Effort from Javi
Javi Hernandez lodged an ambitious long-ranger strike from the middle of the park, but the ball soared wide off the second post.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:36 PM
76' | Final quarter to play
We are back after the second drinks break of the game. The final fifteen minutes are left to play.
Can NorthEast pull off a miracle? Or is Jamshedpur going to stamp a well-dominant win?
Mar 30, 2025, 3:34 PM
74' | Pronay is too good
Pronay Halder executed two consecutive clearances to deny the NorthEast attackers.
Absolutely top-notch performance from him so far tonight!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:32 PM
71' | Substitution for NorthEast United
In: Guillermo Hierro
Out: Nestor Albiach
Mar 30, 2025, 3:29 PM
70' | Another off target strike from Ajaraie
Alaaeddine Ajaraie sprinted into the middle, in front of the box, but failed to keep his powerful strike on target.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:28 PM
68' | Block from Eze
Nestor won the battle against Sanan and flashed a strike from a very tight angle on the right, as Eze stayed alert in making a perfect block.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:23 PM
63' | Appeal from NorthEast
The Highlanders appealed for the handball against Ashutosh Mehta, but the referee did not give any attention.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:19 PM
60' | Chance for NorthEast
Tlang perfectly soared his free-kick past the one-man wall Sanan, but Macarton's header drifted way over the target.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:16 PM
57' | Off target for Ajaraie
Alaaeddine Ajaraie dribbled past a defender before slicing a strike that again sailed over the crossbar.
Not a familiar sight from the Moroccan magician, who has suffered a frustrating night so far.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:13 PM
54' | Mind-blowing defensive work from Jamshedpur
NorthEast keeps unleashing chances after chances, but they are lacking in the final third. Jamshedpur's defence has been very resolute so far.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:12 PM
53' | So close for Jithin!
Macarton brilliantly trapped the ball inside the box and passed it to Jithin, whose first-time strike went just a bit over the crossbar!
Mar 30, 2025, 3:10 PM
52' | Yellow for Macarton
Macarton Nickson receives a yellow for a foul.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:10 PM
50' | Good tackle from Zabaco
Tachikawa anticipated the long ball on the right as he kept a grounded minus into the box, but Zabaco denied Javi from having a strike.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:08 PM
49' | What an effort from Samte!
Samte intended to produce a cross from down the left flank, but the ball travelled to the right top bin. However, Albino Gomes kept the ball off target with a brilliant save.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:07 PM
47' | Chances for NorthEast
Two clumsy clearances came off the Jamshedpur defence, but Macarton and Albiach both failed to capitalize on the chances.
Mar 30, 2025, 3:04 PM
46' | The second half action begins
Mar 30, 2025, 2:49 PM
45'+4' | Here goes the half-time whistle. | HT NEUFC 0-1 JFC
Mar 30, 2025, 2:49 PM
45'+4' | Easy collection for Albino
Albiach kept the header on target that was easily collected by Albino Gomes.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:47 PM
45'+2' | Gurmeet collects
Mohammad Uvais kept a grounder on target from the left, but that was enough to beat Gurmeet.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:46 PM
45' | 3 minutes of additional minutes announced
Mar 30, 2025, 2:45 PM
44' | Battle in the middle
The tempo has slowed down a bit, but we are not short of action as the game is mostly being played in the middle of the park. The half-time break is also knocking on the doors.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:38 PM
37' | Effort from Sanan
Sanan attempted a volleyed strike from almost 35 yards into the middle, but skied it to the stands.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:37 PM
36' | Brilliant tackle from Redeem
Mohammed Sanan brezzed past Redeem Tlang on the left flank, attempting to produce a cross, but Redeem executed a clean diving tackle.
Stephen Eze has drawn the first blood for Jamshedpur!
Nestor Albiach made a wrongful touch following the Jamshedpur corner, which bounced off his feet and ended up in Eze at a very tough angle on the right to the six-yard box. The Jamshedpur defender absolutely fired it home with a right-footed strike, leaving no room for Gurmeet!
The visitors have broken the deadlock!
Mar 30, 2025, 2:28 PM
26' | Gurmeet stayed alert
It was an almost suicidal backpass from Asheer, which was close to being intercepted by a running Jordan Murray, but Gurmeet showed his awareness and cleared the danger away. Murray and Gurmeet clashed, but the game resumed after a minute.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:25 PM
24' | Jithin is closed down
Jithin MS and Mohammad Uvais battling on the right flank of NorthEast has been a treat to the eyes so far. Uvais has the upper hand so far, but Jithin will definitely not fall short.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:19 PM
18' | Tachikawa gets blocked
Rei Tachikawa sprinted toward the box from the left and cut in before taking a strike, but that was well-blocked by Bemammer.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:14 PM
13' | Eze gets booked
Stephen Eze is shown a yellow for a nasty foul on Albiach from behind.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:12 PM
11' | Ajaraie skies it over
Alaaeddine Ajaraie flashed a powerful right-footer from almost 30 yards out of the box, but the ball sailed way over the crossbar!
Mar 30, 2025, 2:11 PM
10' | Javi fails to connect
Javi Hernandez again found another open scoring opportunity following a cheeky flick from Murray, but the Jamshedpur skipper failed to connect his strike.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:09 PM
7' | WHAT WAS THAT?
What an absolute brilliant free-flowing football from NorthEast!
Redeem delivered a vicious cross from the right, which was met by Macarton at the edge of the goalpost. The ball went in, but Albino somehow revived it off the goal-line.
The goal was not given, and the replay showed that the ball touched Macarton's hand after bouncing off the pitch.
Fiery start!
Mar 30, 2025, 2:06 PM
6' | Attempt from Macarton
Macarton followed up a second ball from Akhtar and unleashed a strike from a distance, though it went wide off the far post.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:05 PM
4' | Sanan takes an effort
Mohammad Sanan took a strike from a distance, but Gurmeet swiftly claimed it.
Mar 30, 2025, 2:04 PM
3' | Chance for Jamshedpur
Brilliant ball delivered by Nikhil Barla from the right flank, but Javi Hernandez failed to anticipate the ball inside the box.
What a start to this game!
Mar 30, 2025, 2:03 PM
2' | Chance for NorthEast
Alaaeddine Ajaraie chipped the ball just in front of Macarton inside the box, but the NorthEast midfielder failed to convert it!
Mar 30, 2025, 2:00 PM
1' | Kick Off!
NorthEast United gets things underway in Shillong!
Ashutosh Mehta and Mobashir Rahman Start as Jamshedpur FC Gears Up for Battle🔥💪 Lazar & Pratik Miss Out Due to Injury while Sourav Misses Due to Suspension.
Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil expressed his pleasure at playing the ISL playoffs in Shillong.
“We are very happy to be in Shillong. There is a lot of love for football here. The stadium is looking fantastic, the crowd support is amazing, and we are looking forward to securing a positive result,” he said.
Mar 30, 2025, 9:48 AM
The Masterminds | Juan Pedro Benali
NorthEast United FC head coach Juan Pedro Benali outlined his side’s objectives entering into the knockout.
“We need to be ready, not make any excuses, and score whenever chances come our way. We need to convert our opportunities and always be focused, and stop Jamshedpur FC’s special style of play,” he said.
Mar 30, 2025, 9:44 AM
What's at stake?
The winner of this single-legged Knockout 2 match will take on the league-shield winners Mohun Bagan SG in the semi-finals.
Mar 30, 2025, 9:42 AM
Earlier this season
NorthEast United 5-0 Jamshedpur FC, 26 October 2024
NorthEast schooled Jamshedpur in a 5-0 triumph in the first league-stage fixture this season at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. Alaaeddine Ajaraie and Parthib Gogoi both racked up braces, whereas Macartn scored another for the Highlanders.
Jamshedpur FC 0-2 NorthEast United, 13 February 2025
In the reverse fixture, Jamshedpur failed to avenge their heavy defeat as they fell to a 0-2 defeat at home against NorthEast United. Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored a brace to earn all three points at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur.
The live telecast of the match will be available on the Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.
Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC First Leg of ISL Playoffs 2024-25 | Match Preview, Head-to-head Stats, Predicted Line-up, and Fantasy XI Prediction
Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, predicted lineup and fantasy XI prediction of the Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC match in the Indian Super League 2024-25 season at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru FC will be kicking off their play-offs campaign against defending champions Mumbai City FC at the Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The game will be a battle of two teams who have achieved the title previously and will be impatient to win it again.
Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, predicted lineup and fantasy XI prediction of the Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC match in the Indian Super League 2024-25 season at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru FC finished third in the Indian Super League 2024-25 standings following the end of the regular season. With three wins from their last five games, their campaign was relatively successful having secured a place in Play-offs. Under Gerard Zaragoza, they have secured victories in challenging venues like Kolkata, Kochi, and Shillong this season.
Mumbai City FC:
Image Credit: ISL
The Islanders are in a good position they finished sixth in the Indian Super League 2024-25 standings under their head coach Petr Kratky. However, Mumbai won one of their last five matches, but they will eagerly be awaiting to replicate their last match performance against the home side.
Kick Off:
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Stadium: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
Time: 7:30 pm IST
Date: 29 March 2025
Match info: ISL 2024-25 Playoffs
Head-to-head Stats:
Matches Played: 19
Bengaluru won: 8
Mumbai won: 9
Draw: 2
Recent Forms:
Bengaluru FC:
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Bengaluru 0-2 Mumbai (Home, League Stage)
East Bengal 1-1 Bengaluru (Away, League Stage)
Bengaluru 1-0 Chennaiyin (Home, League Stage)
NorthEast United 0-2 Bengaluru (Away, League Stage)
Bengaluru 3-0 Jamshedpur (Home, League Stage)
Mumbai City FC:
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Bengaluru 0-2 Mumbai (Away, League Stage)
Kerala Blaster 1-0 Mumbai (Away, League Stage)
Mumbai City 2-2 Mohun Bagan (Home, League Stage)
Hyderabad 0-0 Mumbai (Away, League Stage)
Mumbai City 1-3 GOA (Home, League Stage)
Injury Update:
Bengaluru FC:
Bengaluru FC is expected to have a fully fit and available side for the upcoming game.
Mumbai City:
Mumbai is going to miss Lallianzualla Chhangte for the upcoming game, and Ayush Chikkara and Akash Mishra both were ruled out due to ACL injury.
Predicted Lineup:
Bengaluru:
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Mohamed Salah, Rahul Bheke, Chinglensana, Roshan Singh, Alberto Noguera, Pedro Capo, Suresh Wangjam, Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez, Sunil Chhetri.
TP Rehenesh (GK), Mohamed Salah, Rahul Bheke, Tiri, Nathan Rodriguez, Yoell van Nieff, Pedro Capo, Brandon Fernandez, Ryan Williams, Jorge Ortiz, Sunil Chhetri.
Scoreline Prediction:
Bengaluru 1-2 Mumbai
Broadcasting Details:
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.
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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.
Following a tight contention in the league stage to seal passage into theIndian Super League 2024-25 knockout phase, six teams have secured their appearance for the playoffs.
The league stage of 2024-25 ended with a dead-rubber game on Wednesday as Kerala Blasters and Hyderabad FC shared the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate.
The Mariners successfully defended their ISL League Shield as well, becoming the first-ever team in ISL history to achieve this feat, having earned a record 56 points in 24 matches.
Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC also booked their places in the playoffs. NorthEast United FC secured the fourth spot with 38 points in 24 games, whereas Jamshedpur FC finished in fifth place with the same points, but fell short in the goal difference.
The sixth and final playoff spot was clinched by Mumbai City FC, with 36 points in 24 games following a 2-0 victory against Bengaluru FC in the final match of the regular season.
Bengaluru FC, NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC all finished with 38 points after 24 games. For teams that have the same number of points, their head-to-head record is considered first. If their head-to-head results are tied at 1-1 or if they have drawn, then goal difference is taken into account.
According to this rule, Bengaluru FC had a win and a draw against Northeast United FC, which is why they are ranked above. Jamshedpur FC also has the points as Bengaluru and NorthEast, but their head-to-head record is lower, which is why they are placed below the other two.
ISL Playoffs Format
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The top six teams from the league stage qualify for the playoffs, with the top two teams ensuring a direct place in the two-legged semi-finals.
Additionally, the team that finishes at the top of the table after the league stage wins the League Shield and secures a place in the group phase of the AFC Champions League Two.
The four teams that finish in the third to sixth positions will compete for a spot in the semi-finals through a playoff round. Notably, the playoffs are decided in a single-legged knockout game which is played in the home ground of the team that finished higher on the leaderboard.
To award some deserving advantage to the third and fourth placed teams in the league stage, the third-placed team takes on the sixth-placed side, whereas the fourth-placed and fifth-placed team meet in the other playoff.
The winners of the play-offs will advance to the semi-finals and will compete against the first two teams for a place in the ISL 2024-25 Final.
ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures
Mumbai City won the ISL Cup in the 2023-24 season. (Image Credit | MCFC)
Pending an official confirmation, ISL 2024-25 playoffs are likely to be played on March 29 and 30, whereas the semifinals are scheduled for the first week of April.
According to reports, the first legs of the semi-finals are supposed to be played on April 2 and 3; and the return legs will take place on April 6 and 7, respectively.
However, here are the confirmed match-ups in the ISL 2024-25 Playoffs.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the most crucial encounter of the last match-week between Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru FC have already qualified for the play-offs, currently positioned fourth with 38 points in 23 matches. On the other hand, Mumbai City FC need to earn a point tonight to secure their qualification, as they are in the seventh position, having accumulated 33 points in 23 matches.
Tonight, both teams will take the field for their last league stage outing for the 2024-25 season. So, sit back and enjoy the match as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.
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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.
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.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. This evening, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the thrilling encounter between NorthEast United FC and East Bengal FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.
NorthEast United are currently positioned fifth on the leaderboard with 35 points in 23 games. On the total contrary, East Bengal are positioned eighth, having earned 28 points in 23 matches.
This evening, both teams will take the field for the last league stage game of the 2024-25 season. However, the Highlanders will look to progress on the league table, whereas the Red and Gold Brigade have nothing to lose, as they are already out of the qualification race.
So, sit back and enjoy the match as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
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LIVE Updates
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.
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.
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!
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.
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! 💯
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.