NorthEast United and Bengaluru FC draw 1-1 in Guwahati as Jithin and Vinith score
NorthEast United FC and Bengaluru FC played out a 1-1 draw at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati in an Indian Super League match on October 30, 2026. NorthEast took the lead through Jithin MS, while Vinith Venkatesh levelled for Bengaluru in the 90+3rd minute after a Sunil Chhetri assist.
The match was described as a contest of two halves as Bengaluru recovered from a goal down to salvage a point. NorthEast’s opener came from a quick counter that ended with an excellent left-footed finish by Jithin MS, and Bengaluru showed persistence and attacking intent before Vinith’s late strike. Both teams created late chances and ultimately shared the spoils in what the report lists as an entertaining encounter.
NorthEast’s goalkeeper Gurmeet made four saves and produced several defensive interventions but was culpable for an error that led to Bengaluru’s equaliser. At the back, Barla delivered a strong defensive showing with effective tackles and interceptions, while Eneko contributed three clearances. Pramveer worked hard in the defence but received a yellow card for an unnecessary foul.
One NorthEast defender registered eight interceptions and five clearances and also contributed to the attack by creating a chance. Mayakannan added four clearances and one tackle, and a disciplined defensive midfielder helped with tackles and interceptions to protect the backline. Maccarton offered distribution through long passes and helped transition play from defence to attack.
In attack for NorthEast, Jithin MS scored the opener and remained a constant threat, producing another off-target shot. Ethyan was heavily involved offensively, taking six shots—two on target, two off target and two blocked—and provided the assist for Jithin’s goal. Alaaeddine had four shots, two on target and two off target, but his overall influence was quieter than in previous games.
Bengaluru’s goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu was credited with four saves, eight recoveries and two clearances and was described as dependable despite conceding once; he was given a 6.5/10 rating. At the back, Ricky completed 81 touches, made three interceptions and two clearances and even registered a shot, while Chinglensana and Menno Koch offered steady defensive contributions, Koch receiving a yellow card.
Bengaluru’s midfield and forwards produced mixed returns: Fanai worked effectively in midfield defensively, Manuel de Iriondo was rated 6.5/10 for creating opportunities but failing to finish them, and Soham used pace to trouble the defence, creating two chances and recording one shot on target, one off target and one blocked attempt. Borja created four chances and had two shots on target, while Ryan Williams remained active in attack but also received a yellow card.
Substitutes influenced the finish: Sunil Chhetri was brought on in the 71st minute for Soham Varshneya and supplied the assist for Vinith Venkatesh, who came on late and scored the equaliser in the 90+3rd minute. Suresh Singh Wangjam entered in the 72nd minute, made important clearances and was given a 6/10 rating for his defensive support; another late substitute replaced Shivaldo in the 53rd minute and added physicality but had limited time to affect the outcome.
The match concluded 1-1, with Jithin MS and Vinith Venkatesh the goalscorers for NorthEast United and Bengaluru FC respectively, and both sides settling for one point each.
