ISL 2018-19 Semi Final Live Score, Northeast United vs Bengaluru FC Football Live Score Streaming: NEUFC aim to make history.ISL 2018-19 Semi-Final Football Live Score, Northeast United vs Bengaluru FC Football Live Score Streaming: NorthEast United FC will want to make their historic appearance in the semi-final of the Indian Super League (ISL) count. For five years, NorthEast struggled to break into the top four. They came close twice, and now that they have finally joined the elite teams, everyone is wondering what coach Eelco Schattorie has up his sleeve as they face Bengaluru FC in the first playoff at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Thursday.
NorthEast United have so far dominated over their opponent in the first half of the contest as the hosts go into the 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, the hosts will be without the services of Bartholomew Ogbeche, as the skipper was forced to leave the pitch after picking up an injury.
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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