The match started with both teams taking a cautious approach and making sure they didn’t concede early. The first half saw the visitors have more of the ball, but they failed to capitalize on their chances. The scoreboard at halftime read 0-0.
In the second half, Bengaluru FC started as the better side and created many more openings. They were finally rewarded in the 50th minute when Sivasakhti Narayan gave them the lead. The lead didn’t last long as Romain Philippoteaux scored in the 66th minute for NorthEast United FC from a free-kick.
As the match looked to end in a stalemate, Alan Costa scored for Bengaluru FC in the 94th minute to secure a victory for Simon Grayson’s side.
Speaking to the media after the game, this is what NorthEast United FC’s head coach Vincenzo Alberto Annese said about the game.
NorthEast United FC have signed two new Indian players in the winter window, and have to sign two foreign players to replace Matt Derbyshire and Jakobsen. Speaking about the foreign recruitment of NorthEast United FC, this is what Vincenzo had to say:
“We were poor in the final third of the season”: Bengaluru FC head coach Simon Grayson
Bengaluru FC were happy to secure a late victory against NorthEast United FC and move up the points table. Speaking to the media after the game, here’s what Simon Grayson had to say regarding the game today:
Bengaluru FC started the Indian footballing calendar with a bang, winning the Durand Cup. Since then, though, everything has gone downhill for the Blues from Bangalore. When asked about what Simon thinks has gone wrong this season, this is what the Blues coach had to say:
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