Guwahati, May 10 -- NorthEast United FC delivered a commanding performance to register a 4-1 victory against Chennaiyin FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, in Guwahati, in Indian Super League 2025-26, on Sunday.

Jairo Samperio starred with a first-half brace, while an own goal and a late strike from Lalbiakdika sealed an emphatic win for the Highlanders. Jairo Samperio, who opened his Indian Super League account and added a second before half-time, was named Player of the Match for his decisive contribution, according to a press release from AIFF Media.

The result sees NorthEast United FC climb to ninth in the standings with 13 points from 12 matches, while Chennaiyin FC remain 13th with nine points from as many games, hovering ju...