NorthEast United started things quickly as Nestor Albiach found the net in just the sixth minute of the match. However, FC Goa managed to equalise before the break as Armando Sadiku scored from the spot in the stoppage time of the first half. Three goals were then scored within first 10 minutes of the second half starting. Sadiku got Goa ahead but Albiach found the leveller soon. And within a few minutes, Alaeddine Ajaraie to would produce a magical moment to take the Highlanders ahead for the second time in the match. Gaurs tried hard to find holes in the NorthEast United defence but failed for a long time before Borja Herrera's left-footer tied the score.