ISL 2017, Match 14: Delhi Dynamos FC vs NorthEast United FC, 5 Talking Points

NorthEast United players celebrate their first goal of the season in their third game (Image: ISL)

#2 de Deus' changes have an impact

Narzary provided a lovely assist for the first goal (Image: ISL)

NorthEast's defence had looked very shaky in their previous encounter against Chennaiyin. Young centre-back Abdul Hakku had a shocker in that game and de Deus opted to bring in Sambinha in his place today, with Hakku left out of the matchday squad entirely. Sambinha acquitted himself well and the defence, despite Nirmal Chhetri's best efforts, held firm.

Rowllin Borges also played his first game of this ISL season. His presence in midfield shored things up and offered NorthEast a measure of control. Holciharan Narzary also started, after coming on as a substitute last time around. Narzary down the left along with Seimenlen Doungel on the right caused the Dynamos much trouble on the wings.

Narzary's excellent run, taking on and beating the Dynamos' defence down the left and subsequent cross, provided the assist for Marcinho's opener.

All of de Deus' changes paid off on the night.