Kalinga Super Cup 2024 , Football Accent :

Nestor Albiach Roger netted braces to help Northeast United FC to get the victory against Shillong Lajong FC in Kalinga Super Cup 2024 at the Kalinga Stadium on Monday, 15th January.

This is the must win that Northeast United need after the defeat in their first match to keep themselves in the race of the semi-finals .

Though Northeast United started the match with high pressing attacking football, Shillong Lajong FC made it deficult for highlanders as they takes lead against the run of play in the 17th minute . Douglas Tardin’s bouncing shot from the outside of the box past the goalkeeper to enter the into the net. They also comes close to double the lead when Daniel Goncalves hits the bar from a brilliant free-kick .

Shillong Lajong FC managed to hold Northeast United FC , who had most of the ball possession in the first half and keep the 1-0 lead.

Northeast United FC comes in the second half with the intention to win the match. Therefore, they increased their pressure in the defence of the opposition but Neitho and Company clear out all the initial attacks.

Nestor Albiach scored his first goal of match with a easy header in the 59th minute to equalise the scoreline .

Although NorthEast dominating the field, Shillong were brave and showed no signs of backing down as they went forward with vigour and intent.

Nestor Albiach completes his brace and found the winner for Northeast United FC in the 67th minute. Nickson was tripped inside the penalty box by Pursunep and the referee blows the whistle for penalty. Nestor takes the spot kick and finished it calmly.

With this win Northeast United collect their first 3 points in the Kalinga Super Cup.