NorthEast United they lost to Bengaluru FC 2-1. FC (NEUFC) earned their first point on the road in the ongoing ISL IX after a 3-3 game with East Bengal at the Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday.

East Bengal’s Cleiton Silva launched himself to the top of the goal-scoring charts after bagging a brace, while Jake Jervis opened his ISL account with a spectacular equaliser in first-half stoppage time. Parthib Gogoi, Jithin MS and substitute Imran Khan scored for the visitors.

East Bengal (16) are now two points behind their next opponents, Chennaiyin FC, and effectively at the end of their playoff race.

Bagan face test

In Jamshedpur, ATK Mohun Bagan will be eager to pull five points clear of the final spot in the playoffs battle with a positive result against Jamshedpur FC on Thursday. Both sides have been inconsistent with results picking up seven points in their last five games.

ATK Mohun Bagan have an opportunity to leapfrog FC Goa and move into fourth place with a win. Their away form has been a concern as a win against Jamshedpur FC would be only their third victory away this season.

Juan Ferrando’s men suffered a setback at home when they lost to Bengaluru FC 2-1.