NorthEast United FC registered a dominant 4-1 win against Chennaiyin FC in the ISL 2025-26 clash in Guwahati on Sunday. Jairo Samperio starred with a first-half brace, while an own goal and Lalbiakdika’s late strike sealed the emphatic victory for the Highlanders.
Guwahati: NorthEast United FC delivered a commanding performance to register a 4-1 victory against Chennaiyin FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, in Guwahati, in Indian Super League 2025-26, on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Jairo Samperio starred with a first-half brace, while an own goal and a late strike from Lalbiakdika sealed an emphatic win for the Highlanders. Jairo Samperio, who opened his Indian Super League account and added a second before half-time, was named Player of the Match for his decisive contribution.
The result sees NorthEast United FC climb to ninth in the standings with 13 points from 12 matches, while Chennaiyin FC remain 13th with nine points from as many games, hovering just above the relegation zone.
The match began at a brisk pace, with NorthEast earning back-to-back corners early on before Chennaiyin attempted to break on the counter. However, it was the hosts who struck first in the fifth minute through a well-orchestrated move. Goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh initiated the attack with a composed pass out from the back, and a swift transition saw Jithin MS deliver a precise cross into the box for Jairo Samperio, who calmly finished to put the Highlanders 1-0 up.
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