The match ended 2-2 in regulation time at Salt Lake Stadium. Goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh was pivotal within the victory, making essential saves to safe the win.
Gurmeet delivered distinctive performances throughout the penalty shootout.He notably thwarted Liston Colaco’s third strike and stood agency towards Mohun Bagan captain Subhasish Bose on the fifth try. His sensible judgment and footwork have been instrumental in NorthEast United FC’s triumph.
The objectives within the shootout for NorthEast United FC got here from Guillermo Fernandez, Miguel Zabaco Tome, Parthib Gogoi, and Alaaeddine Ajaraei. For Mohun Bagan, Jason Cummings, Manvir Singh, and Dimitri Petratos discovered the web however couldn’t safe the victory.
Mohun Bagan needed to accept their 13th runners-up end within the 133rd version of Asia’s oldest match.
For NorthEast United FC, which was established a decade in the past and is owned by actor John Abraham, the victory marks their first-ever silverware. The second was made even sweeter by the passionate residence crowd of Mohun Bagan followers on the iconic Salt Lake Stadium.
Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Vishal Kaith, who had made essential saves in earlier matches, was left despondent because the NorthEast United FC gamers celebrated their historic win on the pitch.
The sport was characterised by a story of two halves. Jose Molina’s Mohun Bagan aspect dominated the primary half, scoring twice. Jason Cummings struck the primary purpose from a penalty within the 11th minute, adopted by Sahal Abdul Samad’s purpose in stoppage time (45+5’).
Regardless of their sturdy begin, Mohun Bagan couldn’t preserve their lead. The Highlanders modified the dynamics of the sport with two fast objectives instantly after the restart.
Alaaeddine Ajaraei scored within the 55th minute, and second-half substitute Guillermo Fernandez equalized simply three minutes later.
Jithin MS performed a major function for NorthEast United FC. He managed a flick-on from Guillermo and arrange Ajaraei, who fired a shot into the close to submit. The purpose left Mohun Bagan’s goalkeeper Kaith with no probability of constructing a save.
The tactical substitution by Juan Pedro Benali, NorthEast United FC’s coach, proved decisive. Bringing Guillermo instead of Thoi Singh turned the tide of their favor. Guillermo made a huge effect, scoring a robust volley into the highest of the web from an Ajaraei cross.
Within the 68th minute, NorthEast United FC virtually took the lead when Jithin unleashed a robust volley from exterior the field. Nonetheless, Vishal Kaith made a formidable save to maintain the sport degree, resulting in a penalty shootout.
Through the first half, Mohun Bagan seemed to be in full management. They capitalized on a defensive error by NorthEast United’s Asheer Akhtar.
Akhtar tugged Sahal Abdul Samad’s jersey within the field, resulting in a penalty. Jason Cummings calmly transformed the spot-kick to provide Mohun Bagan the lead.
Greg Stewart additionally had an opportunity to double the lead for Mohun Bagan within the 19th minute. He navigated previous defenders Dinesh Singh and Mohammed Ali Bemammer however despatched the ball over the bar in a one-on-one with Gurmeet.
NorthEast United FC had their possibilities too. Within the 22nd minute, Jithin met a cross from the fitting and aimed a header in the direction of purpose, however Vishal Kaith made a snug save.
Mohun Bagan doubled their lead via a well-executed transfer by Liston Colaco. Colaco drifted from the left flank and arrange Sahal Abdul Samad, who was completely positioned to attain with a first-touch end.
Benali’s tactical changes within the second half made a major distinction. Mohun Bagan appeared complacent and didn’t defend their lead, permitting NorthEast United FC to mount a comeback.
Gurmeet’s efficiency in purpose earned him the Golden Glove award for his stellar show all through the match.
Kerala Blasters’ Noah Sadaoui acquired the Golden Boot.
