NorthEast United FC crushed Mohammedan SC 6-0 at the Kalinga Stadium. With this, they booked a spot in the Kalinga Super Cup semi-finals. Notably, Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored his first hat-trick for the club. To begin with, Jithin MS scored in the 3rd minute. He tapped in Nestor Albiach’s looping cross. As a result, NorthEast took early control of the match.

Ajaraie Doubles the Lead

Soon after, in the 18th minute, Guillermo passed to Ajaraie on the left. The Moroccan winger beat his marker and fired in a strong left-footed shot. Consequently, the Highlanders went up 2-0.

Albiach Makes It Three

Before the break, Jithin MS dispossessed a defender and assisted Albiach. The Spaniard placed the ball into the net. Thus, NorthEast led 3-0 at halftime.

Second Half: More Pressure, More Goals

After the restart, NorthEast kept attacking. Eventually, Macarton Nickson set up Guillermo, who found Thoi Singh in the box. Though the first shot was blocked, Ajaraie pounced on the rebound and scored his second.

Ajaraie Helps Guillermo Score

Next, Ajaraie assisted Guillermo with a clever pass. The Spaniard chipped the ball over the keeper to make it 5-0. In stoppage time, Ajaraie earned a penalty. He calmly converted it. In conclusion, he completed a memorable hat-trick.

Looking Ahead

Now, NorthEast United will face Jamshedpur FC in the semi-final.