Jithin strikes in stoppage time as NorthEast United stun Mohun Bagan in ISL

GUWAHATI: (Oct 12) Jithin M S struck deep into stoppage time as NorthEast United FC pulled off a dramatic 1-0 victory over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their Indian Super League season opener here on Monday.

Introduced at the start of the second half, Jithin scored in the 90+2nd minute to hand the Highlanders all three points in a closely contested encounter at home.

Both teams started aggressively, with NorthEast United creating an opportunity in the opening minute, only for Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Vishal Kaith to thwart the hosts.