KOLKATA: Mohammedan Sporting and East Bengal FC played out a 0-0 draw at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 campaign, on Saturday, November 9, 2024.
It was a fixture with plenty of missed opportunities and bookings throughout the ninety minutes. Despite all odds, East Bengal FC with nine men held their nerve and secured their first point in the season.
At the half-hour ark, Nandhakumar Sekar was given marching orders for being violent after his shirt was tugged by Amarjit Singh Kiyam. Minutes later, Naorem Mahesh Singh also received his second yellow card for dissent, reducing East Bengal to only nine men with over an hour to play in the match.
Mohammedan bombarded the East Bengal penalty area in the second half with crosses from both flanks. The strategy almost paid off minutes into the second half when Zodingliana Ralte’s cross from the left found Bikash Singh unmarked in the box. However, the youngster failed to make the right connection on the ball as it sailed wide.
East Bengal’s Anwar Ali was adjudged the Key Performer of the Match.
Mohammedan will welcome Bengaluru FC on November 27 right after the international break. On the other hand, East Bengal CC will return to action on November 29 when they will host NorthEast United FC.
Mumbai City FC, Chennaiyin FC settle for a point each
CHENNAI: Mumbai City FC and Chennaiyin FC played out a 1 -1 draw in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. It was the 1000th game in the competition’s history.
After a goalless first half, Chennaiyin FC broke the deadlock in the 60th minute with a well-executed goal. Following a set-piece situation, Connor Shields delivered a precise cross into the box, where Ryan Edwards rose above the Mumbai City FC defenders to connect with a powerful header that found the bottom right corner leaving the Mumbai City FC goalkeeper Phurba Lachenpa with no chance.
Mumbai City FC found their equaliser just three minutes later in the 63rd minute. From a corner delivered by van Nieff, Reliance Foundation Young Champs (RFYC) graduate Nathan Rodrigues positioned himself on the left side of the six-yard box. Timing his jump perfectly, Rodrigues connected with a powerful header that flew into the top right corner, leveling the score at 1-1.
Chennaiyin FC will play their next match against Kerala Blasters FC on November 24, whereas Mumbai City FC are slated to lock horns with Punjab FC on November 26.
(Courtesy: ISL Media Team)
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