NorthEast United was able to get their first win of the ongoing Hero Indian Super League 2022-23 as they defeated ATK Mohun Bagan by 1-0 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati on Saturday. The Highlanders boss Vincenzo Annese said he is a winner after helping the team earn their first three points of the season.

Wilmar Jordan continued his good form as he scored in the 70th minute of the game to give a decisive lead to his team.

It hasn’t been an easy season for NorthEast United but this win will definitely add a lot of confidence to the team’s players.

“I am a winner and I want my players to be winners, step by step we will improve,” he said after the game.

“We will need to improve in the defensive phase and attacking transitions, and step by step, we will do better and better,” stated an emotional Annese.

Vincenzo Annese said he was delighted by his team’s style of play against ATK Mohun Bagan as they brought their best to the table.

“I was afraid about the opponent changing their approach coming into the second half, but I knew they would consider it while in the attacking transitions, and they created a lot of space. We had to be more crucial in attack, but I believed in the team and myself the whole time,” added the head coach.

The Italian manager gave credit to the team support staff for getting the best out of the players and working hard behind the scenes.

“When you work hard and are serious about the job, everybody believes and follows your instructions, and we need to thank the staff as well for keeping the players injury free as it is important and gives us a platform for the future,” he added.

NorthEast United FC will next take on Hyderabad FC at the G.M.C. Balayogi Athletic Stadium, Hyderabad on 29th December.