Bhubaneswar, Feb. 4 -- NorthEast United FC head coach Juan Pedro Benali was dissatisfied with his side dropping points against Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

In a game that ended with both sides sharing spoils, NorthEast United FC forward Alaaeddine Ajaraie continued his goalscoring prowess. He scored a brace against the Kalinga Warriors, helping his side take the lead twice in the game. Despite struggling to find his rhythm in the first half, the Moroccan forward featured on the scoresheet in the 67th minute of the game from a corner kick.

Benali's men exhibited a smart variation with a short corner kick, with Buanthanglun Samte delivering a pinpoint cross to unmarked Ajaraie, who head...