ISL | Super sub Ajaraie scores as NEUFC pips Mohammedan

Late goal by Alaeddine Ajaraie secures victory for NorthEast United FC over Mohammedan SC in ISL match.

Super sub Alaeddine Ajaraie found the target in injury-time as NorthEast United FC prevailed over debutant Mohammedan SC by a solitary goal in their ISL match at the Kishore Bharati Stadium here on Monday.

Mohammedan, which defended well and also created a few opportunities, saw its maiden league contest end in a heartbreak as Ajaraie struck late.

The opening period was a battle between the Mohammedan defence and NorthEast attack.

The visitors had an early chance but could not cause any damage as striker Guillermo Fernandez’s left-footer went wide.

Mohammedan lacked sharpness in the transition stage and looked hesitant in the attacking third.

It was NEUFC which came close to scoring in the 36th minute but the opportunity went abegging as midfielder M.S. Jithin was off-target.

The change of ends did not alter things as Mohammedan continued to be defensive. The few incursions it managed did not work well.