East Bengal lost seven points in three consecutive matches. In the league of 13 matches, these seven points can leave them far behind. Especially, one has to wonder how Oscar Brujo’s team drew against Kerala, who had lost all four previous matches. Kerala’s attack and prowess were more than East Bengal’s footballers throughout the match. On the eve of the match, Oscar spoke highly of the footballer and the team. He also mentioned his achievements. However, it is clear from this match that all those footballers have not heard. Yousef wasted an easy chance.

East Bengal was trying to keep Kerala under pressure from the beginning of the match. Their game showed that the whole team was desperate to get three points. But Kerala did not leave. Going into the final third, they were trying to keep East Bengal under pressure.

East Bengal went ahead in 10 minutes. Edmund Lalrindica receives the ball on the right wing. Entering the box, instead of taking a shot at the goal, he passed into the box. Standing there, Yusef was thrown by a Kerala footballer before he could put the ball on his feet. Referee Harish Kundu immediately ordered a penalty. Youssef made no mistake in scoring from the penalty spot.

East Bengal should have scored more. There they fell asleep. Kerala was attacking again and again. Meanwhile, Bipin Singh created a chance for East Bengal. Yusef could not use it.

From the beginning of the day, Oscar was brought down by Saul Crespo. He was leading. But East Bengal’s game did not show the groove that was needed in this match. Youssef squandered an opportunity that could not be seen. Asa crosses from outside the box only by pushing his feet. He could not do that.

East Bengal created more chances in the second half. However, in the final third, their attack was blocked again and again. Kerala footballers deserve praise. The fault of East Bengal footballers is not less. Spreading the game on both sides, where they should have attacked, they were repeatedly getting stuck in Kerala’s leg jungle.