Bengaluru FC defeated NorthEast United FC by 4-2
Bengaluru FC started their ISL 2021-22 campaign in style as they got the better of NorthEast United 4-2 on Saturday, at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa. The majority of the action happened in the first half of the match, where as many as five goals were scored by both teams. Bengaluru FC began their Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 season with a victory as they pipped last season’s semi-finalists NorthEast United FC 4-2 at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, Goa on Saturday. Five out of the six goals came during a frantic first half that saw Bengaluru FC thrice take the lead firstly through Cleiton Silva (14’), then through a Mashoor Shereef own goal (22’) and finally via Jayesh Rane (42’) after NorthEast United had equalised twice thanks to goals from Deshorn Brown (17’) and Mathias Coureur (25’). Substitute Prince Ibara then put the result beyond all doubt, scoring in the 81st minute to seal the win for the Blues. In the first half, NorthEast United almost got off to the...