Manolo Marquez’s men have now taken 20 points from their 12 games to stand at the top of the league table and will look to extend their lead at the summit this week.
Ahmed Jahouh (30’ (P)) put Mumbai City FC in front in the first half but Mohamed Irshad (79’) equalised eleven minutes from time.
Bartholomew Ogbeche scored first with his head, rounded the keeper and tapped it in with his left and capped off a memorable night with a brilliant strike with his right.
FC Goa enjoyed the lion’s share of ball-possession, but a lack of cutting edge in front of goal caused them to drop points against Bengaluru FC.
The previous meeting between the two sides earlier in the season ended in a 1-1 draw.
Derrick Pereira’s season took an unexpected turn as well when the former Indian international took over the reins midway through the season.
The health of everyone in this organisation is important and that’s the most important thing, says Derrick Pereira.
Manolo Marquez’s men, who have now taken just two points from their last three games, stand in 3rd place in the league table with 17 points after 11 games.
Derrick Pereira saw his men dominate for the most part of the game against NorthEast United and yet fell short of a second successive win.
Sajid Dhot’s 13th minute header gave the hosts an early lead but Javi Siverio (45 +4’) found the net late in the first half to score his fourth goal of the season.