Tankadhar bag

Mohammed Ali Bemmamer: NorthEast United cruised past Odisha FC 5-1 to enter the knockouts from Group E of the 133rd Durand Cup which was played at the SAI Stadium here. Jithin M.S scored a brace while Guillermo Fernandez and Thoi Singh scored a goal each for the Highlanders and an own goal by Tankadhar Bag completed the scoreline. Paogoumang Singson scored the consolation for the Juggernauts.

With this win, NorthEast United finished Group E on top with nine points from three matches while Odisha FC finished their campaign with three points.

Jithin scored twice within the space of three minutes to hurt Odisha FC within the first 20 minutes of the first half. The Kerala winger received a simple through ball over the top and he expertly found the goal past the rushing goalkeeper for the first goal.