Luis Machado

ISL 2020-21: NorthEast United FC score late equaliser to hold Chennaiyin FC to 3-3 draw

Three teams — Hyderabad FC, FC Goa and NorthEast — are now tied on 27 points from 18 matches, intensifying the race for the last two playoff spots.

ISL 2020-21: Roy Krishna helps ATK Mohun Bagan reclaim top spot; Luis Machado scores brace as NorthEast United continue unbeaten run

Goals from Luis Machado (9th and 24th) and Deshorn Brown (19th) helped the Highlanders move to third spot and strengthen their chances of qualifying for the play-offs

ISL 2020-21: Ahmed Jahouh's error costs Mumbai City FC, tactical changes work for Hyderabad FC and other talking points

Here are some talking points from the past gameweek from the Indian Super League's ongoing season.

ISL 2020-21: Federico Gallego's 81st-minute winner sees NorthEast United FC beat ATK Mohun Bagan

Gallego had a part to play in Luis Machado's opener (60th) before Roy Krishna (72nd) equalised for the Mariners. Gallego's 81st-minute curler settled things for NorthEast.

ISL 2020-21: Rahul Bheke's equaliser sees Bengaluru FC draw against NorthEast United

Luis Machado (27') opened the scoring for the Highlanders but Rahul Bheke (49') cancelled out his goal after the break to help the Blues salvage a point.

ISL 2020-21: Luis Machado scores brace as NorthEast United fight back from behind to hold Bengaluru FC to draw

Gerard Nus' men took an early lead through a fortuitous strike from Machado (4th) but Bengaluru hit back through Juanan (13th) and substitute Udanta Singh (70th).

ISL 2020-21: FC Goa's winless streak continues with 1-1 draw against NorthEast United FC

Idrissa Sylla (40th-minute penalty) scored the opening goal before Igor Angulo (43rd) equalised just before the break.

ISL 2020-21, NorthEast United FC preview: Gerard Nus' team aims for consistency in new season

A new season brings new hope. Under Spaniard Gerard Nus, NorthEast United FC will aim to find some consistency after a difficult last season.