ISL 2020-21 – Gallego scores stunner as NorthEast United FC defeated ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1

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January 26, 2021
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NorthEast United stunned ATK Mohun Bagan in the 72nd Match of Indian Super League (ISL) 2020-21 at Fatorda Stadium. The Highlanders won the game by 2-1 margin. Both the teams played the first half cautiously with each team had one short on target. NorthEast united was concentrating on defending their area whereas ATK Mohun Bagan dominated in ball possession. The Highlanders went ahead in 60’ through a controversial circumstances.  Luis Machado scored the goal despite the linesman had his flag up. Machado went shoulder-to-shoulder with Tiri with the later went down on ground. The linesman raised his flag but the referee continued the play and allowed the goal. The lead lasted for 12 minutes as Roy Krishna equalized for the Mariners in 72’. However, Federico Gallego made all the difference when he scored a stunning goal in 81’ to make it 2-1. The win took NorthEast to fifth in the standings with 18 points from 13 matches. On the other hand ATK Mohun Bagan missed the chance of closing the Gap with table toppers Mumbai City FC. DHL Winning Pass of the Match Award bagged by Rochharzela. The Hero of the Match Award won by Federico Gallego. In the next match Kerala Blasters FC will play against Jamshedpur FC. SC East Bengal will lock horn with FC Goa on 29th January at Fatorda Stadium.

Results

ClubGoalsOutcome
NorthEast United FC2Win
ATK Mohun Bagan1Loss

Details

Date Time League Season Full Time
January 26, 2021 7:30 pm Indian Super League 2020 90'

League Table

PosClubPWDLFAGDPts
1Hyderabad FC129122471728
2Mumbai City FC1183032112127
3ATK Mohun Bagan127231712523
4Kerala Blasters FC117131914522
5FC Goa126152016419
6Odisha FC116141515019
7Chennaiyin FC114252123-214
8East Bengal114071320-712
9Bengaluru FC12318817-910
10Jamshedpur FC11128819-115
11NorthEast United FC1210111033-233

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