That is it from this game! ISL action continues though as FC Goa take on ATK in the former's den on the 14th of Feb. The game begins at 1930 IST. Till then, take care and goodbye!
Awards
The Club Award goes to NorthEast United FC as they won the game. The Limitless Player of the Match is awarded to Bartholomew Ogbeche. The Winning Pass of the Match is given to Reagan Singh. The Emerging Player of the game is Raynier Fernandes and the Hero of the Match is Rowllin Borges.
NorthEast United FC take all three points!
Mumbai City FC end their home campaign with a loss here. They were poor throughout the game. They conceded early and then never recovered. They entered the second 45, 2 down. One thought they would come all guns blazing but that was not the case. They lacked intensity and it was the visitors who were more hungrier for the 3 points. None of the teams were able to create any clear cut chances in the second 45. NorthEast United FC however, played more defensive and managed to hold onto their 2-goal lead.
90'
Full time
The referee has blown the whistle. NorthEast United FC has bagged all three points here.
90'
Added time
Five minutes of added time is signalled. Will NorthEast United FC hold up the 2 goal lead?
90'
Almost 3-0
Redeem Tlang dribbles inside the box with no defender on him. Now it was Redeem 1-on-1 with the keeper. He though hits it wide off the far post.
86'
Fake shot
Sanju Pradhan around the right wing makes a fake shot and then crosses in the box after getting past the defender. It was though headed out by the NorthEast United defender.
82'
Substitution
Redeem Tlang comes in for Federico Gallego. NorthEast United FC is looking to tighten up their position by introducing some fresh feet.
82'
Substitution
Substitution - NorthEast United FC (In: Redeem Tlang, Out: Federico Gallego)
79'
Just over!
Arnold Issoko from outside the box on the right, looks to chip the keeper. However, his effort goes just over the far post.
76'
Substitution
Substitution - Mumbai City FC (In: Sanju Pradhan, Out: Raynier Fernandes)
71'
Good block!
Arnold Issoko squares a ball to Modou Sougou on the right. He turns and then has a shot but hits it poorly and off the target.
69'
Substitution
Substitution - Mumbai City FC (In: Matias Mirabaje, Out: Paulo Machado)
69'
Yellow card!
Milan Singh goes into the book as he brings down Juan Mascia with a rash tackle!
69'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Mumbai City FC : Milan Singh
65'
Substitution time
A NorthEast change. Juan Mascia comes in for Panagiotis Triadis.
65'
Substitution
Substitution - NorthEast United FC (In: Juan Mascia, Out: Panagiotis Triadis)
64'
A cross
NorthEast United FC builds up a chance for goal along the left flank. Keegan Pereira crosses it into the box from the left wing but Amrinder Singh comes forward and catches it with his gloves wrapped around it.
57'
Chances created
Raynier Fernandes puts in a long ball inside the box which finds Marko Klisura. He though takes a poor touch and the ball runs off to the opposition keeper. It was a good chance for Mumbai City FC to make it 2-1.
56'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - NorthEast United FC : Jose Leudo
52'
Ouchhh
Keegan Pereira is currently receiving treatment from the physio. He collided with Arnold Issoko which has left him such a situation.
46'
Glorious cross
Rafael Bastos puts in a cross inside the box for Arnold Issoko who was at the near post. Such was the quality of the pass that it flies over the crowd of players in the box and makes it just over Arnold's head. It was though called as offside by the ref.
46'
2nd half
NorthEast United FC will start the second half by passing the ball behind.
NorthEast United FC dominates the half
It is quite clear from the scoreline that NorthEast has got the better of their opposition in this half. An early lead courtesy a goal that came off Rowllin Borges' feet was doubled by Bartholomew Ogbeche's touch in the box. Mumbai City has toiled hard in this game but were unable to produce any significant chances. They need to come out with the better intent in the second half, will they be able to do it? We will find that soon...
45'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Mumbai City FC : Mohammed Rafique
45'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - Mumbai City FC : Rafael Bastos
45'
Added time
Three minutes off added time signalled by the officials.
37'
Booking
Bartholomew Ogbeche is presented with a yellow card. He knows that the foul on the keeper will not be taken lightly by the officials.
37'
Yellow Card
Yellow Card - NorthEast United FC : Bartholomew Ogbeche
34'
Substitution
Substitution - Mumbai City FC (In: Mohammed Rafique, Out: Vignesh Dakshinamurthy)
33'
GOALLLLL!!!!!!
NorthEast United FC make it two now before half time. Reagan Singh is again associated with the event. Reagan crosses it beautifully into the box to find Bartholomew Ogbeche at the far post. Ogbeche's touch was a bad one but the ball rolled to the left bottom corner of the goal.
31'
Counter attack
Reagan Singh intercepts the ball in the midfield. He then dangerously runs with the ball piercing the defence and passes it to Federico Gallego on right, but the pass wasn't good enough to be controlled by the player.
33'
Goal
Goal - NorthEast United FC : Bartholomew Ogbeche
26'
Conflict
Reagan Singh was penalised for a handball. Which Rafael Bastos looks to take quickly but was blocked by NorthEast players. A sign of conflict between players which was quickly resolved by the referee.
20'
A bender!
NorthEast United FC are looking to be on top of Mumbai City FC today. They build up passing between them. Panagiotis Triadis receives the ball along the left wing. He then takes a shot on goalwards which bends away to right from the front of the goal.
15'
Third for NorthEast United FC
Mumbai City FC has conceded back-to-back three corners. It is headed out this time by a Mumbai City defender. Bartholomew Ogbeche though recovers the ball and takes a shot at goal. It was albeit off target.
9'
Off the crossbar
Arnold Issoko's amazing run from behind the defender buys him some time to spot Rafael Bastos in front of the box. Arnold then crosses it to Rafael who puts in a finesse towards goal. The ball bounces off the crossbar and goes out for a goal kick.
4'
GOALLLLL!!!!!!
NorthEast United FC has taken an early lead. Keegan Pereira runs with the ball along the left flank and cuts it back into the box. Rowllin Borges finishes it off with a placement towards the top right corner of the goal. NorthEast United FC players are looking all pumped up with this lead.
4'
Goal
Goal - NorthEast United FC : Rowllin Borges
1'
Kick off
Mumbai City FC gets us underway for the start of the first half.
Toss
NorthEast United FC win the toss and have decided to attack from left to right in the first half.
National Anthem
The players make their way out for the Indian National Anthem.
Amrinder Singh (GK/C), Marko Klisura, Anwar Ali, Milan Singh, Arnold Issoko, Raynier Fernandes, Rafael Bastos, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Sauvik Chakrabarti, Modou Sougou, Paulo Machado.
Big money game!
Game 75 and it is a clash between the no. 2 and no. 4. Both the sides have a serious chance of making it into the semis, especially the hosts as they need just two wins to cement their spot. However, they head into this game on the back of a couple of defeats but will be eager to get back to winning ways at their home turf. The visitors, on the other hand, are more desperate for a win than their opponents. The side placed on 5th is just a point behind and a slip up here could cost them their spot in the semis. They too have three games to go and they will hope to win all three starting from today. It though won't be easy against a Mumbai City FC side playing its last game at home. Also, the hosts won 1-0 in the reverse fixture. Will they make it 2 out of 2 this year or will the visitors get their revenge?