Vinith’s Late Goal Rescues Bengaluru FC Against NorthEast
Substitute Vinith Venkatesh scored in the 93rd minute as Bengaluru FC came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw against NorthEast United FC in their Indian Super League (ISL) clash at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Friday.
Jithin Gives NorthEast United Early Lead
NorthEast took the lead in the 15th minute through Jithin MS, who finished a quick counter-attack with a left-footed shot into the bottom-left corner. Gonz谩lez provided the assist.
Bengaluru looked for an equaliser, with Ashique Kuruniyan, Borja Mart铆nez and Soham Varshneya creating chances. However, goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh kept the visitors out.
At the other end, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu made important saves to deny Alaaeddine Ajaraie and Jithin, allowing the hosts to carry their 1-0 advantage into half-time.
Vinith Strikes In Stoppage Time
The goalkeepers continued to influence the contest after the restart. Gurmeet denied Borja from close range, while Gurpreet kept out two attempts from Ethyan.
Bengaluru brought on Sunil Chhetri and Suresh Wangjam as they searched for a breakthrough. Chhetri later missed an opportunity from inside the box after a Borja cross, while Manuel Iriondo headed wide from a corner.
NorthEast appeared close to securing all three points, but Bengaluru found their equaliser deep into stoppage time. Gurmeet collided with Eneko Satrustegui and spilled the ball, allowing Chhetri to collect possession and set up Vinith inside the box.
The substitute calmly slotted the ball into the bottom-left corner in the 93rd minute to earn Bengaluru a point.
