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East Bengal: Oscar Brujo’s team went against Jamshedpur on Friday aiming for a hat-trick of wins. East Bengal’s taste of winning three matches in a row in the ISL remained elusive.
Kolkata: East Bengal started the ISL fast by winning the first 2 matches of the season. Oscar Brujo’s team went against Jamshedpur on Friday aiming for a hat-trick of victories. East Bengal’s taste of winning three matches in a row in the ISL remained elusive. Red-Yellow had to lose 1-2 against Jamshedpur FC at the Yuva Bharati Stadium on Friday. Despite going ahead in the first half, several wasted opportunities and weak defense ultimately defeated East Bengal.
At the beginning of the match, both teams started playing aggressive football. Madhi Talal had great control in Jamshedpur’s midfield and created multiple attacks. On the other hand, East Bengal attacked but could not use the opportunity to score at the last minute. Goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill saved the team several times. He made some excellent saves.
Against the game, East Bengal opened the scoring in the 40th minute of the match. Edmund Lalrindika scored with a perfect shot after receiving the ball from Bipin Singh’s cross. East Bengal had a chance to extend their lead just before the break. But the red-yellow attacking line can use the opportunity. East Bengal went into the break with a lead of 1 goal.
East Bengal held the lead till 60 minutes in the second half. Jamshedpur quickly turned around. One attack after another, the defense of red and yellow fell. Stephen Edge equalized first. Rei Tachikawa’s goal at the end of the match ensured their victory. With this victory, they have won three matches in a row and have climbed to the top of the league. Despite getting extra time, East Bengal could not repay the goal, as a result, disappointment accompanied them.
Kolkata, West Bengal
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