NorthEast United FC stunned reigning champions FC Goa with a thrilling 2-1 victory in the last Group B match of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26 at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday.

The Highlanders soaked up wave after wave of Goan pressure before striking twice in the second half through Chema Nunez and Robin Yadav to end the hosts’ perfect group-stage run, as per the AIFF website.

From the outset, FC Goa, who had already booked their place in the semi-finals from Group B, looked in control. The Gaurs dictated possession, passing fluently through midfield and probing the Highlanders’ defence with purpose.

In the 34th minute, Ayush Dev Chhetri went closest to scoring, curling a shot narrowly wide after finding a pocket of space just outside the box. Moments later, Ku

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