Guwahati, Jan. 30 -- NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) head coach Juan Pedro Benali expressed his satisfaction with the performance of his players as they secured an impressive 4-1 victory at home against Hyderabad FC (HFC) in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Wednesday.

The hosts began the game with a series of attacks, with Guillermo Fernandez deservingly putting them ahead in the 17th minute. Alaaeddine Ajaraie extended the lead with a powerful free-kick from the edge of the box just before halftime.

Left-back Manoj Mohammed netted another crucial goal for his side in the 70th minute, giving them some hope, but the Highlanders' (NEUFC) centre-back Asheer Akhtar restored the two-goal advantage nine minutes later before Mohammed Ali Bemammer ...