Bengaluru FC and Northeast United Share Points in Thrilling 1-1 Draw
Bengaluru FC equalized in stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw against Northeast United in an exciting ISL match in Guwahati.
Guwahati, October 30 (Daily Kiran) : Bengaluru FC secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Northeast United in the Indian Super League (ISL) match held at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on October 30, 2026. The game saw a late equalizer from substitute Vinit Venkatesh, who scored in the 93rd minute, ensuring both teams left with a point.
The hosts, Northeast United, took the lead in the first half with a goal from Jitin MS in the 15th minute. A swift counter-attack saw Gonzales pass to Jitin, who finished with a left-footed shot into the bottom left corner of the net. Bengaluru FC had several attempts to respond, with Ashiq Kuruniyan and Ricky Miteei both coming close, but were unable to find the back of the net.
As the match progressed, both teams had opportunities. Northeast’s Alaeddin Azrai tested Bengaluru’s goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu with a shot from outside the box, but it was saved. The first half ended with Northeast United leading 1-0, despite Bengaluru’s efforts to level the score.
In the second half, both goalkeepers were kept busy. Gurmeet Singh, in goal for Northeast, denied attempts from Borja and Soham Varshney. Bengaluru faced a setback when Shivloldo Singh was injured, leading to Sandro Embalo’s introduction. Despite the changes, Bengaluru struggled to convert their chances.
Northeast United also had to make substitutions due to injuries, bringing on Parthib Gogoi and Redeem Tlang. The home team continued to apply pressure, but their attempts, including a blocked shot from Abdul Rabih, failed to extend their lead.
Bengaluru FC brought on key players Sunil Chhetri and Suresh Wangjam in search of an equalizer. Chhetri missed a chance from inside the box, and a header from Manuel Iriondo went wide. As the match neared its conclusion, Northeast United fought to maintain their lead, but Azrai’s free-kick sailed over the bar.
With five minutes of stoppage time, Bengaluru intensified their efforts. In a crucial moment, Vinit initially missed a chance from the center of the box but quickly redeemed himself. In the dying moments, a collision between Gurmeet and Eneko Satrustegui allowed Chhetri to pass to Vinit, who scored with a precise shot into the bottom left corner, leveling the score at 1-1 and securing a point for Bengaluru FC.
