Alaaeddine Ajaraie scores brace as NorthEast United FC beat Kerala Blasters FC 4-1 in ISL 2025-26, Antonio Moyano and debutant Aman CK also on target at Indira Gandhi Stadium.
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Aman CK marks ISL debut with goal in NorthEast United’s 4-1 win over Kerala Blasters(Photo: ISL)
NorthEast United FC put on a brilliant show to beat Kerala Blasters FC 4-1 in their Indian Super League (ISL) encounter at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on SundayAlaaeddine Ajaraie netted a brace, with Antonio Moyano and debutant Aman CK also scoring as the Highlanders cruised to a home win.
Ajaraie opened the scoring early and added another goal in the second halfMoyano netted just before the break and Aman came on as a substitute to score late onYansane gave Kerala Blasters the lead but NorthEast United reacted well to the goal and got back on top and took all three points.
Ajaraie gives NorthEast United an early lead
NorthEast United started on the front foot and broke the deadlock in the 15th minuteEneko Satrustegui played a precise pass to send Ajaraie through on goalThe Moroccan forward got past Kerala goalkeeper Arsh Anwer before calmly finishing into the net.
The hosts continued to put pressure on the visitorsJithin came close to extending the lead, but Arsh made a good save to push his header away from danger.
Kerala Blasters tried to fight back through Andre Green, whose attempt was blocked by Satrustegui in the 38th minuteDefender Amey Ranawade also failed to trouble NorthEast United goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh with an effort after receiving Adrian Luna’s cross.
Moyano makes it 2-0 before half-time
NorthEast United doubled their advantage deep into first-half stoppage timeAjaraie collected the ball after his initial attempt was blocked and then set up Moyano in spaceThe Spanish midfielder finished the move to give the Highlanders a two-goal cushion at the break.
Kerala Blasters made two substitutions at half-time, bringing on Korou and Sandeep Singh in an effort to change the course of the matchHowever, NorthEast United continued to create chances, with Arsh denying Moyano and Jithin.
Kerala Blasters fight back, but Ajaraie strikes again
The visitors reduced the deficit around the hour mark against the run of playAdrian Luna provided the flick, and Yansane finished with a low shot past Gurmeet to make it 2-1.
NorthEast United responded in the 70th minuteA poor clearance from Korou gave Ajaraie an opportunity near the edge of the penalty areaThe forward curled his shot towards goal, and although Arsh got a touch, he could not keep the ball outAjaraie had his second goal of the night, restoring the hosts’ two-goal lead.
Debutant Aman CK completes the rout
Ajaraie and Jithin were later substituted, with Nikola and Aman CK entering the fieldThe change paid off as Aman scored in the 82nd minute after receiving a pass from Macarton, making it 4-1.
The late goal completed a strong display from NorthEast United, who showed attacking quality and made their chances countBut after conceding four goals they will need to be more solid at the back as they look to bounce back in their next game.
