ISL 2020/21 | Idrissa Sylla’s late equaliser helps NorthEast United play out 1-1 draw towards ATK Mohun Bagan

Image Source : @INDSUPERLEAGUE The end result additionally meant Khalid Jamil remains to be unbeaten within the competitors and prolonged NorthEast’s successful run to 10 video games.
Idrissa Sylla struck within the stoppage-time to assist NorthEast United maintain ATK Mohun Bagan to a 1-1 draw within the first leg of second semifinal of the Indian Super League right here on Saturday.
Antonio Habas was simply minutes away from recording his maiden first-leg playoff win within the League when the second-half substitute struck within the fourth minute of harm time to cancel out David Williams’ Thirty fourth-minute aim.
The end result additionally meant Khalid Jamil remains to be unbeaten within the competitors and prolonged NorthEast’s successful run to 10 video games.
It was an end-to-end duel, however neither aspect was in a position to take a look at the keepers a lot. It was NorthEast who loved higher possession.

However, Bagan scored with their first shot on course and it got here quickly after the water break.
Roy Krishna obtained an extended ball on the fringe of the field. The Fijian flicked it to his strike accomplice David Williams, who faked a first-time shot sending NEUFC defender Dylan Fox within the incorrect course. He then took a contact earlier than slotting residence to offer ATKMB a bonus.
As anticipated, the Mariners tightened the screws on Highlanders, defending and blocking every part that was thrown at them making it tough for his or her opponents to attain.
NorthEast had a relentless provider in Gallego, who despatched high quality deliveries into the field from set-pieces however his teammates could not discover a end.
Finally within the fourth minute of additional time, the NorthEast camp had a aim to have a good time, because of Sylla who made his presence felt with a late equaliser, nodding in Luis Machado’s cross.