ISL 2018-19 Semi-Final highlights, Northeast United vs Bengaluru FC Football Live Score Streaming: NEUFC aim to make history.ISL 2018-19 Semi-Final highlights: Juan Mascia converted a spot-kick deep in the stoppage time to hand NorthEast United a thrilling 2-1 win over table toppers Bengaluru FC. After earning the penalty for his team, Mascia stepped up for the challenge as he blasted the ball into the top corner in the final minute of the match. The hosts dominated over their opponents right from the word go as they went into the first-half break with a one-goal advantage.
Redeem Tlang broke the deadlock in the 20th minute as he took a touch inside the box before curling it inside the far post. However, Bengaluru FC showed signs of a fightback as they started the second half on a brighter note. Substitute Xisco Hernandez scored the equaliser in the 82nd minute for the visitors after he tapped in a low cross, which was brilliantly created by Sunil Chhetri.
Semi-Final 1 - 1st Leg | 07 Mar 2019
Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati
NorthEast United FC
20’ Redeem Tlang- 90’ Juan Cruz Mascia
Bengaluru FC
- 82’ Francisco Hernandez Marcos
GOAL and NorthEast win in the final minute
The home supporters rejoice as referee awards NorthEast a penalty in the final minute of the match. Juan Mascia steps up for the challenge and he slots it in the top corner to give NorthEast a 2-1 victory over Bengaluru FC.
GOAL
The wait is over for Bengaluru FC as they find the equaliser in the 82nd minute. Sunil Chhetri squares the ball towards Xisco Hernandez and the Spaniard taps the ball inside the NorthEast goalpost.
Can NorthEast United hold on to their one-goal advantage or will we witness a fightback from Bengaluru FC in the final 10 minutes?
Final substitution by NorthEast as Redeem Tlang makes way for Keegan Pereira
That was close!
NorthEast defenders fail to clear an incoming corner as the ball goes straight to Xisco Hernandez, who's standing unmarked just outside the box. He strikes the ball and it might be the power behind it which makes it curl just wide of the goalpost.
Yellow card
The referee books Redeem Tlang for his strong challenge on Xisco Hernandez
Despite getting off to a bright start in the 2nd half Bengaluru FC are still trying to fight their way into the contest. Can they find an equaliser in the remaining 30 minutes plus stoppage time?
SUBSTITUTION
Bengaluru FC make a tactical change as they search for an equaliser. Defender Albert Serran makes way for Xisco Hernandez
Bengaluru FC try to regain control
Bengaluru FC have started the second half on a brighter note as they are holding the ball more as compared to the first half and are also creating numerous chances to break the NorthEast defence.
Substitution
The second substitution by NorthEast United as Rowllin Borges makes way for Nikhil Kadam
HALF TIME
Redeem Tlang's goal separates the two sides at the end of the first 45 minutes. The only bad news for the home side in the first half was Bartholomew Ogbeche's injury as he won't be able to further participate in the contest.
Huge blow to NorthEast
A huge blow to NorthEast as Bartholomew Ogbeche is forced to leave the pitch after picking up an injury. Juan Mascia is introduced in place for Ogbeche as the Nigerian hands over the captain's armband to Robert Lalthlamuana.
Yellow Card
The referee goes to his pocket and books Miku for his sliding challenge on Jose Leudo from behind. First booking of the match
NorthEast United in control
NorthEast United are enjoying the ball possession as they are tossing the ball comfortably around the park. On the other hand, it has so far been a quite show from the front three of Bengaluru FC as they are struggling to find open space.
SAVE
Pawan Kumar makes a strong save after NorthEast defenders fail to clear the ball away from danger. Dimas Delgado takes an attempt from outside the box but he is denied by the keeper, who makes a diving save towards his right to prevent NorthEast from finding the equaliser.
GOAL!
Redeem Tlang breaks the deadlock as NorthEast United go 1-0 up in the 20th minute. No chance for Gurpreet as Tlang curls the ball into the far corner of the post.
NorthEast United are picking up momentum
With the crowd rooting for the home side in large numbers, NorthEast United are picking up the momentum. An incoming ball by Federico Gallego from the right and Albert Serran gets an important touch to clear the ball away for a corner.
CHANCE!
Another nervous moment for the Bengaluru goalie as Gurpreet charges towards the ball and punches it straight to the NorthEast player. The player tries to head the ball over the keeper but his effort is intercepted.
Gurpreet Singh fumbles
Redeem Tlang plays a ball towards the box from the right side only to be headed back by Rahul Bheke to the keeper. However, Gurpreet Singh fumbles but is quick to recover as he holds the ball in the second attempt.
KICK OFF
The referee blows the whistle and the first playoffs of ISL 2018-19 between NorthEast United and Bengaluru FC is underway. Let's Football!
Bengaluru Playing XI
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK), Rahul Bheke, Albert Serran, Juanan, Harmanjot Khabra, Nishu Kumar, Udanta Singh, Dimas Delgado, Alejandro Garcia Barrera, Sunil Chhetri (C), Miku.
NEUFC Playing XI
Pawan Kumar (GK), Janeiler Rivas, Reagan Singh, Mato Grgic, Robert Lalthlamuana, Redeem Tlang, Lalthathanga Khawlhring, Rowllin Borges, Federico Gallego, Jose Leudo, Bartholomew Ogbeche (C)
Semifinal preview
In what has been a special season for NorthEast United FC, the Eelco Schattorie’s side will have their eyes set on the chance of creating history by making it to maiden final when they take on Bengaluru FC at their home ground Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati for the first leg of their playoffs on March 7.
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ISL LIVE
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