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The teams had their fair share of moments in a closely-contested tie, but a handball in the 86th minute helped NorthEast United edge past Hyderabad in ISL

Hugo Boumous (31th minute) put FC Goa ahead in the first-half before NorthEast came up with two second-half strikes from Asamoah Gyan (54') and Redeem Tlang (74'). But despite a late red card to Seiminlen Doungel, Manvir Singh bagged a late equaliser for Goa in ISL

NorthEast United drew first blood when Redeem Tlang scored the quickest goal of the ISL season (second minute). Odisha equalised through Xisco Hernandez (71st minute) before defender Carlos Delgado was sent off. The Highlanders made their advantage count through Asamoah Gyan who popped up with a header six minutes from time

There were ISL debuts handed out to several new signings, including Asamoah Gyan, Raphael Augusto and Ashique Kuruniyan, but Bengaluru FC and NorthEast United FC couldn't be separated at the end of 90 minutes in what was a riveting contest

While Bengaluru FC coach Carles Cuadrat admitted that it’s ‘strange’ that none of the ISL teams have been able to retain their title, Bengaluru's focus is to ensure that they make it to the play-offs first and only then focus on clinching the silverware

The home side were reduced to 10 men as early as the 32nd minute when Sena Ralte was awarded a second yellow card for a stamp on Nikhil Kadam.