ISL Media Team

NorthEast United FC beat Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in front of 27,629 fans to kick-start Hero Indian Super League 2016 on Saturday. Katsumi Yusa proved to be the difference between the two sides after the Japanese midfielder scored in the 55th minute to add the cherry on top of what was a brilliant performance from the home team.

After a slow start to the game, NorthEast United FC began taking control of the match near the 10-minute mark as they started to see more of the ball. The Highlanders dominated possession but failed to threaten Graham Stack in Kerala Blasters’ goal during the opening exchanges.

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