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By Wire Chronicle Bureau•Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 09:51 AM2 min readVerified Wire Report
Late Drama in Guwahati: Vinith Venkatesh Secures Bengaluru FC Draw Against NorthEast United
Wire Chronicle • Verified Wire Dispatch
GUWAHATI — Bengaluru FC executed a thrilling late-game rescue mission on Friday at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, relying on substitute Vinith Venkatesh to net a crucial 93rd-minute equalizer and secure a 1-1 stalemate against NorthEast United FC.
Heading into the fixture, both clubs were eager to cement their tactical dominance in the current Indian Super League campaign, making every possession vital. NorthEast United capitalized on this high-stakes environment early on, as midfielder Jithin MS broke the deadlock in the first half with a brilliant individual effort that put the home supporters in a frenzy and left the visiting defense scrambling.
According to sports reports from the Nagaland Post, the fierce tactical battle saw NorthEast United maintain their narrow advantage for the majority of the regulation time, frustrating Bengaluru's attacking lineup. However, managerial adjustments and relentless late pressure paid dividends when young prospect Vinith Venkatesh found a pocket of space deep into stoppage time, firing home a precise shot past the sprawling goalkeeper to silence the home crowd.
With this hard-fought point secured on away soil, Bengaluru FC will look to build upon their late-game resilience as they prepare for their upcoming fixture congestion. Meanwhile, NorthEast United will return to the drawing board to address late defensive lapses, aiming to convert dominant performances into definitive victories as the national football calendar intensifies.