Ajaraie hat-trick powers NorthEast United into Durand Cup semifinals

A football team called NorthEast United FC played a very important match in a big tournament called the Durand Cup.

Their opponents were Shillong Lajong, and the game was played in heavy rain in the city of Shillong.

NorthEast United scored first, but Shillong Lajong scored two goals and were winning 2-1 at halftime.

NorthEast United did not give up and came back strongly in the second half.

They scored four goals after the break, turning the game completely around.

One player, Alaaeddine Ajaraie, scored three goals by himself, which is called a hat-trick.

The final score was 5-2 in favour of NorthEast United FC.

This win means NorthEast United reached the Durand Cup semifinals for the fourth year in a row.

Next, they will play Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the semifinals on Thursday.