New Delhi, March 9 -- Parthib Gogoi gave NorthEast United FC the lead at the hour mark, only to see home-side Punjab FC's Nigerian striker Nsungusi Jr.

Effiong equalised three minutes later, as the Highlanders and Shers shared the spoils in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season, here at the Jawahar Lal Nehru (JLN) stadium on Monday, according to a release.

The 1-1 result meant Punjab improved one spot to move up to eighth on the table with four points with a game in hand, while the Highlanders remained on 10th with three points after four games.

Going into the final match of gameweek four, NorthEast gaffer Juan Pedro Ben Ali opted for one change from their previous 1-1 draw against Mumbai City FC, bringing in Macarton Nickson in...