Rodríguez’s brace gives NEUFC first win of season

GUWAHATI: (Mar 15) Two second-half strikes from Spanish midfielder Andy Rodríguez powered NorthEast United FC to a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Jamshedpur FC in an Indian Super League match, marking their first win of the season, here on Sunday.

NorthEast United climbed to seventh in the standings with six points, while Jamshedpur FC suffered their first defeat of the season but remained second on the table with 12 points.

The contest began at a brisk pace with both sides exchanging possession in the opening minutes but struggling to break into the final third.