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ISL 2024-25: Mohammedan SC Halt NorthEast United’s Goal-scoring Spree With 0-0 Draw
Despite holding 60.6% of the possession, the Highlanders were unable to break past the Mohammedan SC defence. Both teams took two shots on target and made 10 interceptions each, though NorthEast United FC were more effective from the flanks – making 27 crosses as against eight by the visitors. To keep the league’s highest goal-scoring team (29) at bay was a commendable effort by Mohammedan SC.
The first real opportunity of the game fell in Mohammedan SC’s hands in the 18th minute. The visitors were grappling to get the ball into the NorthEast United FC box. But, a disciplined backline of the Highlanders ensured that they made matters difficult on the left-hand side of the 18-yard area. Adison Singh promptly discovered a unique chance, lobbing the ball despite being in close distance to Alexis Gomez, who picked the ball with a delicate touch before launching a left-footed shot that rollicked past the NorthEast United FC’s defensive third. The effort couldn’t land on target though and missed hitting the target on the left side.
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