East Bengal FC Triumphs Over Kerala Blasters FC in Exciting ISL Match

East Bengal FC (EBFC) secured a 2-1 victory against Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata during the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season. This win marked EBFC's first victory in five games, breaking a three-game losing streak.

Match Highlights

PV Vishnu scored the first goal for EBFC in the first half, followed by a second goal from Hijazi Maher in the second half. Despite a late goal from Danish Farooq for KBFC, EBFC held on to their lead.

Game Dynamics

KBFC dominated possession early on, but EBFC capitalized on counter-attacks. The first chance came for Dimitrios Diamantakos, but Sachin Suresh saved his attempt. EBFC's Cleiton Silva and Richard Celis also had opportunities but couldn't convert.

EBFC took the lead in the 20th minute when Cleiton Silva's long ball found Vishnu, who scored. EBFC continued to create chances, with Cleiton forcing a save from Sachin and Celis hitting the post.

Second Half Action

KBFC showed improvement in the second half, with Noah Sadaoui leading their attacks. However, EBFC's defense, led by Lalchungnunga, held strong. Hijazi Maher scored EBFC's second goal from a corner in the 72nd minute.

KBFC's Danish Farooq scored in the 84th minute, but EBFC maintained their lead. Cleiton Silva nearly added a third goal for EBFC, but his shot missed the target.

Upcoming Matches

EBFC will face Mumbai City FC on January 31, while KBFC will play against Chennaiyin FC on January 30.