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Jithin Stoppage Time Winner Stuns Mohun Bagan in ISL Opener
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News18•12-10-2026, 22:30
Jithin Stoppage Time Winner Stuns Mohun Bagan in ISL Opener
- •Jithin M S scored a dramatic 90+2nd-minute winner to hand NorthEast United FC a 1-0 victory over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their Indian Super League season opener.
- •Introduced as a half-time substitute, Jithin reacted quickest to a rebound off the post to slot home and secure all three points for the hosts.
- •Both teams displayed aggressive football with Lee Erwin and Suhail Bhat hitting the woodwork for Mohun Bagan, while NorthEast goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh made crucial saves.
- •Alaeddine Ajaraie had a long-range goal ruled out for offside before NorthEast's relentless late pressure finally paid off in stoppage time.
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Jithin M S scored the decisive goal in the 90+2nd minute of stoppage time to secure a 1-0 victory for NorthEast United FC against Mohun Bagan Super Giant.
The Indian Super League season opener took place on Monday in Guwahati, where NorthEast United FC hosted Mohun Bagan Super Giant in a closely contested encounter.
Alaeddine Ajaraie found the net with a long-range effort for NorthEast United, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
