Guwahati, October 12 (Daily Kiran) : NorthEast United FC triumphed over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their opening match of the Indian Super League 2026/27, held in Guwahati on October 12, 2026. Jithin MS scored a stunning winning goal in the second minute of stoppage time (90+2) to secure a 1-0 victory for the home team.
After coming on as a substitute at the start of the second half, Jithin made an immediate impact, sealing the match in favor of the “Highlanders” and ensuring they took home all three points.
Both teams started aggressively, with NorthEast United creating an opportunity in the very first minute. However, Mohun Bagan’s goalkeeper, Vishal Kaith, was alert and managed to thwart the attempt. The visitors responded in the ninth minute with a promising set-piece, but Lee Irwin’s shot hit the post, leaving the scoreline unchanged.
In the second half, NorthEast United introduced Jithin in place of Aashir Akhtar, while Mohun Bagan brought on Manveer Singh for Changte. The visitors pressed forward, but Gurmeet Singh made crucial saves to keep NorthEast United in the game.
Mohun Bagan made further attacking substitutions in the 59th minute, bringing on Liston Colaco and Miguel Figueira for Sahal Samad and Lee Irwin. NorthEast United also adjusted their lineup, replacing Macarthur Nixon and Ethan Gonzalez with Parthib Gogoi and Nikola to bolster their attack.
As the match progressed, NorthEast intensified their offensive efforts. In the 71st minute, a cross aimed at Jithin posed a threat, but Bagan’s defender Mehtab Singh intervened effectively. Later, Alayeddin Ajarai attempted a long-range shot, which was ruled offside. NorthEast continued to push for victory, with Nikola missing a target in the 83rd minute. Mohun Bagan nearly equalized in the 87th minute when substitute Suhail Bhatt’s shot from a Liston Colaco cross hit the post.
With five minutes of extra time granted, NorthEast launched one final attack. Kaith initially blocked a shot, but the rebound fell to Jithin MS, who capitalized on the opportunity and scored without hesitation. His quick reaction sparked jubilation among the home crowd.
This last-minute goal proved decisive, allowing NorthEast United FC to secure a memorable 1-0 victory over Mohun Bagan, marking a strong start to their home campaign.
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