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ISL: Ajaraie Brace Helps NorthEast United Beat East Bengal FC

NorthEast United FC has East Bengal FC by 4-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 tonight. The Highlanders thus bagged their 10th win of the league season, wrapping up their 24 games and earning 38 points before embarking on their playoffs journey. This was the eighth match where NorthEast United FC scored three or more goals this season, and also got their first-ever ISL win in Shillong.

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NorthEast United players after their 4-0 win over East Bengal in their final league match of ISL 2024-25. The Highlanders are in the play-offs.

ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United dressing room
ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United dressing room | Photo: FSDL/ISL

NorthEast United dressing room ahead of their Indian Super League 2024-25 match against East Bengal FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong on March 8, 2025.

ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United players warm up
ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United players warm up | Photo: FSDL/ISL

NorthEast United players warm up ahead of their Indian Super League match against East Bengal.

ISL 2024-25: East Bengal players warm up
ISL 2024-25: East Bengal players warm up Adimazes

East Bengal players warm up ahead of their Indian Super League match against NorthEast United.

ISL 2024-25: Toss ahead of NorthEast United FC vs East Bengal FC
ISL 2024-25: Toss ahead of NorthEast United FC vs East Bengal FC | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Toss ahead of NorthEast United FC vs East Bengal FC, Indian Super League match in Shillong.

ISL 2024-25: Players in action during match 151 of the ISL
ISL 2024-25: Players in action during match 151 of the ISL | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Players in action during match 151 of the Indian Super League 2024-25 between NorthEast United FC and East Bengal FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong on March 8, 2025.

ISL 2024-25: Guillermo Fernandez Hierro (9) of NEUFC goes for a header
ISL 2024-25: Guillermo Fernandez Hierro (9) of NEUFC goes for a header | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Guillermo Fernandez Hierro (9) of NorthEast United goes for a header during their match against East Bengal.

ISL 2024-25: Nestor Albiach scores a goal
ISL 2024-25: Nestor Albiach scores a goal | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Nestor Albiach scores in the 59th to give NorthEast United a 1-0 lead against East Bengal.

 ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United players celebrate a goal
ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United players celebrate a goal | Photo: FSDL/ISL

NorthEast United players celebrate a goal during their ISL 2024-25 match against visiting East Bengal FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong on March 8, 2025.

ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United goalkeeper Mirshad Koottappunna
ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United goalkeeper Mirshad Koottappunna | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Mirshad Koottappunna, NorthEast United goalkeeper, handles the situation during their Indian Super League match against East Bengal.

ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United players celebrate
ISL 2024-25: NorthEast United players celebrate | Photo: FSDL/ISL

NorthEast United players celebrate an Alaaeddine Ajaraie goal against East Bengal.

 ISL 2024-25: Fans duing the match
ISL 2024-25: Fans duing the match | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Fans attend the NorthEast United vs East Bengal, Indian Super League match in Shillong on March 8, 2025.

ISL 2024-25: Redeem Tlang and Dinesh Soraishamblock David Lalhlansanga
ISL 2024-25: Redeem Tlang and Dinesh Soraishamblock David Lalhlansanga | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Redeem Tlang and Dinesh Soraisham (2) of NorthEast United block David Lalhlansanga of East Bengal during their ISL match.

ISL 2024-25: Alaaeddine Ajaraie scores a brace
ISL 2024-25: Alaaeddine Ajaraie scores a brace | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Alaaeddine Ajaraie scores a brace, in the 66th and 79th minutes, to give NorthEast United a 3-0 lead against East Bengal.

 ISL 2024-25: A couple of East Bengal players get ready to enter the field
ISL 2024-25: A couple of East Bengal players get ready to enter the field | Photo: FSDL/ISL

A couple of East Bengal players get ready to enter the field as second-half substitutes during their ISL 2024-25 match against NorthEast United.

ISL 2024-25: Mohammed Ali Bemammer celebrates after scoring a goal
ISL 2024-25: Mohammed Ali Bemammer celebrates after scoring a goal | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Robin Yadav (17) and goal scorer Mohammed Ali Bemammer (6) celebrate NorthEast United's fourth goal in the 86th minute.

ISL 2024-25: Bino George, assistant coach of East Bengal
ISL 2024-25: Bino George, assistant coach of East Bengal | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Bino George, assistant coach of East Bengal, addresses the media after their ISL match against NorthEast United in Shillong. The Red and Gold Brigade, with eight wins in 24 matches, failed to make the playoffs.

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ISL 2024-25: Juan Pedro Benali, NorthEast United boss
ISL 2024-25: Juan Pedro Benali, NorthEast United boss | Photo: FSDL/ISL

Juan Pedro Benali, NorthEast United boss, addresses the media following their win over East Bengal.

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