NorthEast United FC vs Churchill Brothers HIGHLIGHTS: Wilmar Jordan Gil scores FOUR, NorthEast Unitedi n Semifinals

NorthEast United FC vs Churchill Brothers LIVE Streaming: Super Cup 2023 LIVE Streaming: NorthEast United FC put in a blistering performance to thump Churchill Brothers FC and secured qualification for the Hero Super Cup semi-finals in style. Wilmar Jordan Gil netted four goals while Gani Nigam and Jithin MS scored one each as the Highlanders ran out 6-3 winners in their final Group D game at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode, Kerala, on Wednesday. Follow Indian Super League and Indian Super Cup LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN

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NorthEast United FC came out of their blocks and put Churchill Brothers FC under pressure right from the beginning of the game. The lively NEUFC skipper had his first real attempt in the 11th minute as he tried to chip over the keeper from the edge of the box, but missed the target by a fine margin.

In the 19th minute, Tondonba Singh floated an inswinging corner and Gil leapt above his marker, but his header was wide of the mark. Seconds later, Churchill Brothers FC keeper’ Nora Fernandes was called into action after his defence failed to clear the ball twice and the keeper was well-aware as he parried away the right-footed shot from Gil.

FULL TIME! That’s the end of the action in Manjeri, and the 3⃣ points will not be enough for Mumbai City despite a valliant effort!

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As the clock struck 27 minutes, the NEUFC skipper finally got his name on the scoresheet with an imposing strike into the top corner from 25 yards out. The Hero Indian Super League (ISL) side almost doubled their lead through Joe Zoherliana but his first-time effort was comfortably saved by the keeper.

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The Highlanders scored their second goal before the half-time break as Gil slotted it home into an empty net. With Churchill Brothers needing to push men forward for the equaliser, attack was the best form of defence for NorthEast United FC and they rightfully did so. The Colombian forward completed his hat-trick in the 51st minute when he stretched his leg at the near post to turn Tondonba’s excellent delivery into the net.

Three minutes later, Churchill Brothers FC pulled one back through Kingslee Fernandes. Martin Chaves reduced the deficit further for the Goan side by scoring a stunning free-kick from the edge of the penalty box.

Gil scored his fourth of the night and made it 4-2 for the Highlanders with a composed left-footed strike. NEUFC extended their lead further with Kerala duo Jithin MS and Gani Nigam combining well inside the opposition’s final third, with the latter providing the finishing touch.

Churchill Brothers FC had their third goal of the night as NEUFC defender Mohammed Irshad headed into his own goal. However, the Highlanders restored their three-goal lead in the stoppage time when Jithin MS found the back of the net with a great finish and NorthEast United FC stormed into the semi-finals of the Hero Super Cup. NorthEast United FC will now take on Odisha FC in the second semi-final of the Hero Super Cup on Saturday.

NorthEast United FC:

Arindam, Alisher Kholmurodov, Hira Mondal, Gurjinder Kumar, Joe Zoherliana, Joseba Beitia, Emil Benny, Mohammed Irshad, Rochharzela, Romain Philippoteaux, Wilmar Jordan

Churchill Brothers:

Nora Fernandes, Lamgoulen Gou Hangshing, Zacharie Mbenda, Lalremruata, Anil Gaonkar, Martin Chaves, Sardor Jakhonov, Joseph Clemente, Richard Costa, Kingslee Fernandes, Ansumana Kromah

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