FC Goa secured a 2-0 victory against NorthEast United FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 match held at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati. Dejan Drazic scored in the first half, and Mohammed Yasir added a stoppage-time goal, leading FC Goa to second place with 19 points from 10 matches. NorthEast United FC remains in 12th place with seven points, despite a strong performance by Captain Sandesh Jhingan, who was named Player of the Match.
The game started with NorthEast United FC showing early promise, with Redeem Tlang and Brison Fernandes creating chances that were well defended by FC Goa. Despite some close attempts by Boris Singh, the first goal came from FC Goa’s Muhammed Nemil assisting Dejan Drazic, who scored with a precise strike. However, Drazic had to leave the field due to an injury and was replaced by Abdul Rabeeh, who made an immediate impact.
Throughout the match, FC Goa maintained control, with Sandesh Jhingan leading a solid defense that thwarted NorthEast United FC’s attacks. Despite some late advances from the hosts, FC Goa held a 1-0 lead at halftime. In the second half, FC Goa continued to dominate possession, while NorthEast United FC struggled to break through the defense. Although NorthEast United FC tried to push for an equalizer, FC Goa sealed the victory in stoppage time with a goal from Mohammed Yasir, securing a convincing win.
