Mumbai City hold NorthEast 2-2

Guwahati: A goal-fest in Guwahati saw NorthEast United FC and Mumbai City FC share the spoils in a 2-2 draw in a Hero Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Wednesday.
Panagiotis Triadis (‘9) opened the scoring for the home side before Mumbai City fought back with two goals from Amine Chermiti (23’, 32’). Asamoah Gyan (42’) then restored parity for the Highlanders before the break as both teams settled for a point. NorthEast United started the game on a positive note and got off the mark as early as the ninth minute. Sauvik Chakrabarti failed to clear the ball from a Rakesh Pradhan throw-in and gifted the ball to Triadis, who unleashed a stunning strike from the edge of the box which left Amrinder Singh with no chance. Mumbai upped the ante and started creating a few chances after going behind. The increased tempo paid off in the 23rd minute. Mohammed Larbi released Modou Sougou down the right flank and the striker’s accurate cross into the box from the right was tapped into the net from six yards out by Amine Chermiti who pulled his team level. The visitors soon scored another, taking advantage of lacklustre defending.
The contest remained action-packed when Gyan equalised for NorthEast United just before the break. (Agencies)