Pranjil bhumij

Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium: NorthEast United FC scored three goals in the first half to bow out of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on a high with a resounding 3-0 victory against Odisha FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Saturday night.

Though the Highlanders were unable to qualify for the playoffs, they gave a good account of the progressive steps they have taken in this campaign by recording an overwhelming victory against the Juggernauts, who succumbed to their third loss in their last five games in the league.

Sergio Lobera & Co. hence finished the league season with 39 points and will be battling in the playoffs for a place in the semifinal. The Highlanders, who were last in the table in 2022-23, round off this campaign in the seventh spot with 26 points from 22 matches to their name.