# ISL 2026-27: NorthEast United beats Kerala Blasters 4-1

> Alaaeddine Ajaraie scores two goals as NorthEast United wins 4-1 against Kerala Blasters in ISL 2026-27.
- Title: ISL 2026-27: NorthEast United beats Kerala Blasters 4-1
- Summary: Alaaeddine Ajaraie scores two goals as NorthEast United wins 4-1 against Kerala Blasters in ISL 2026-27. NorthEast United secured a 4-1 victory over Kerala…
- Keywords: isl 2026-27, northeast united, kerala blasters, alaaeddine ajaraie, indian super league, football, sports, ISL, 2026-27, NorthEast, United, beats
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/indian-football/isl-2026-27-northeast-united-beats-kerala-blasters-4-1-alaaeddine-ajaraie-neufc-v-kbfc-highlights/article71600770.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-18T16:02:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: isl 2026-27, northeast united, kerala blasters, alaaeddine ajaraie, indian super league, football, sports
## NorthEast United leads ISL 2026-27
NorthEast United climbed to the top of the table after earning full points from two matches.
## Alaaeddine Ajaraie's impact
Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored two goals and set one up in NorthEast United's 4-1 win over Kerala Blasters.
## Ajaraie's previous success
Ajaraie guided NorthEast United to its first-ever silverware, the Durand Cup, in 2024, and helped defend the title in 2025.
## Match progression
Kerala Blasters held NorthEast United initially but were defeated after a through ball from Macarton Louis Nickson.
## First goal
Eneko Satrústegui passed to Ajaraie, who beat Blasters' goalie Arsh Shaikh and scored in the 15th minute.
## Second goal
Ajaraie doubled the lead after a through ball from Macarton Louis Nickson, with Jithin MS crossing to him in the box.
## Third goal
Ajaraie scored his second goal in the 70th minute after intercepting Korou Singh's failed clearance.
## Fourth goal
Aman CK scored the fourth goal after Macarton threaded a pass from the center to him in the 82nd minute.
## Key takeaway

NorthEast United secured a 4-1 victory over Kerala Blasters in ISL 2026-27 with Alaaeddine Ajaraie scoring two goals and setting one up.