NorthEast United FC Secures Playoff Spot in ISL with Thrilling Seven-Goal Victory over Hyderabad FC

NorthEast United FC pulled off a remarkable comeback from two goals down to secure a stunning 5-2 victory against Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) clash on Monday. Prior to this match, Hyderabad FC had conceded a total of six goals after the 60th minute mark this season, but added three more to that statistic as NorthEast United FC came storming back in the final 30 minutes of the game. Hyderabad FC started off aggressively, with Edmilson Correia making a statement with a fantastic solo goal in the fifth minute. Correia made a dazzling run into the box from the left flank, evading challenges from Dinesh Singh and Asheer Akhtar with some impressive footwork before slotting the ball into the bottom left corner to give his team an early lead.

Seven minutes later, Cy Goddard controlled the ball impeccably in a pocket of space down the middle outside of the 18-yard box. He played a pass for Sourav K on the right flank and his perfectly weighted cross was met on the bounce by Correia before he dispatched it into the bottom right corner to notch his brace.

While the home side managed to see off the rest of the half without any major threats to goal, NorthEast United FC's attacking onslaught picked up intensity in the second essay.

In the 54th minute, Macarton Nickson brought out a creative shot from distance, which was intended to hit the right side of the goal. The shot, however, took a deflection off Lenny Rodrigues and landed nearly in the middle of the net to equalise the scores.

It was eventually awarded as an own goal by the Hyderabad FC midfielder.

Seven minutes later, Guillermo got the visitors the lead, after a link-up play with Alaaeddine Ajaraie.

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The Hyderabad FC defence wore a slightly disoriented look when Ajaraie attempted a powerful shot from the edge of the box. The effort lacked precision, but the deflection was ably pounced upon and slotted into the bottom right corner by Guillermo. 

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