Guwahati, 14th December 2023: In an enthralling Indian Super League (ISL) match, Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinched a crucial victory over NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Friday, 15th December. The win helped the Mariners regain their winning momentum after a 2-2 draw against Odisha FC and a 1-0 loss to Maziya S&RC in their previous fixtures.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant entered the game dealing with several injury concerns but demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen under coach Juan Ferrando. The team had set two major objectives for the season: topping the ISL league table and performing well in the AFC Cup. While their AFC Cup campaign ended prematurely, they have shown remarkable form in the domestic league, starting with five consecutive wins, a record in ISL history.
Facing a challenging opponent in NorthEast United FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant had to navigate through the Highlanders’ tough defense. NorthEast United, two points behind sixth-placed Chennaiyin FC, were looking to arrest their recent slump in form and revitalize their season under coach Juan Pedro Benali.
NorthEast United FC’s past encounters with Mohun Bagan Super Giant have been goal-laden, and they hoped to leverage their home advantage and fan support to create an upset. Their previous campaign’s sole victory against Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the same venue was a source of inspiration.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s comeback against Odisha FC in their last match, where Armando Sadiku scored twice, was a confidence booster. Despite injury concerns, the depth and quality of their squad were expected to play a crucial role in this high-stakes encounter.
Key players for both teams included Gani Nigam for NorthEast United FC, known for his balanced approach in midfield, and Dimitrios Petratos for Mohun Bagan Super Giant, a consistent goal threat and creative force in the attack.
The match promised to be a tactical battle, with both teams vying for crucial points in a tightly contested league. For the Highlanders, the challenge was to overcome a formidable Mohun Bagan Super Giant side, while the Mariners aimed to solidify their position at the top of the table.
Fans could catch the action in various languages across multiple channels and streaming platforms, reflecting the growing popularity and reach of the Indian Super League.
Fans across the country can catch the action in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Malayalam. Fans can watch the action on linear channels like Sports18 Khel (Hindi), Sports18 1 SD & HD (English), Sports18 3 SD (English, Hindi, Malayalam and Bengali), VH1 SD & HD (English), Surya Movies (Malayalam) & DD Bangla (Bengali). In addition to this, as part of FSDL’s partnership with OneFootball, ISL live streams and highlights of all matches of the upcoming 2023-24 season will be delivered across more than 190 countries.
