NorthEast United FC staged a remarkable comeback with two goals during added time to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory against Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Thursday night.
“I want to thank the fans of NorthEast United FC for being patient, for holding out, but I want to promise them a great future, and I think this is the start of that,” the Highlanders’ owner, John Abraham, expressed on the sidelines of the game, providing hope and excitement to the supporters. His boys indeed delivered, displaying relentless spirit and unwavering determination.
In the 19th minute, Nigerian Daniel capitalized on quick awareness, rolling the rebound past NorthEast goalkeeper Mirshad Michu after his penalty was initially saved, giving Jamshedpur a 1-0 lead. However, NorthEast United’s Michel Zabaco and Ibson Melo showcased exceptional gameplay during the 10 minutes of added time.
With their eyes set on an equalizer, NorthEast seized the opportunity with a brilliant strike from Zabaco in the 94th minute. The momentum gained from this goal fueled their determination to find a winner, resulting in Romain Philippoteaux earning a crucial spot-kick in the final minute.
Stepping up to the challenge, Melo exuded confidence and drilled the ball into the net in the 97th minute, securing a victory that will be cherished and celebrated throughout the rest of the season. The remarkable turnaround demonstrated NorthEast United’s unwavering spirit and determination on the field.
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