GUWAHATI: NorthEast United FC beat Chennaiyin FC 1-0 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, courtesy of a late screamer from Bartholomew Ogbeche. The Highlanders dominated the match and created a flurry of chances, but eventually needed a moment of brilliance from their star striker to secure the three points.
The win takes the Highlanders to the third spot in the Hero Indian Super League 2018-19 table with 23 points from 13 matches. Chennaiyin, meanwhile, remained rooted to the bottom with just 5 points from their 13 outings.Chennaiyin head coach John Gregory decided to hand a start to both his new recruits – CK Vineeth and Halicharan Narzary. His counterpart Eelco Schattorie, on the other hand, fielded a very familiar starting XI, barring the inclusion of goalkeeper TP Rehenesh. (Agencies)
