Today, on 24th January 2025, East Bengal FC defeated Kerala Blasters FC 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL). The match was held at Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Match Summary: East Bengal played a great game right from the start of the match. In the 20th minute, PV Vishnu scored on Clayton Silva’s assist to give the team a 1-0 lead. This score remained till the end of the first half. In the second half, in the 72nd minute, Hijazi Maher scored on NM Singh’s assist to increase East Bengal’s lead to 2-0. But Kerala Blasters scored in the 84th minute through Danish Farooqui Bhat to make the score 2-1. After this, Kerala Blasters tried to equalize, but East Bengal’s defense line stopped them.
Main events
Goal
20- PV Vishnu (East Bengal)
72 – Hijaji Maher (East Bengal)
84′ – Danish Farooqi Bhat (Kerala Blasters)
Yellow Card
40′ – R. Hormipam (Kerala Blasters)
70′- S. Singh (East Bengal)
70′ R Salis (Kerala Blasters)
83′- J. Singh (East Bengal)
Substitutions
58′ – K. Peprah replaces M. Drinjic (East Bengal)
67 – R. Lalthanmawia replaced K. Singh (East Bengal)
79′ – M. Zodhanapudya replaces V.P.V. (Kerala Blasters)
80 D.F. Bhat replaces V. Mohanan (Kerala Blasters)
86′ – S. Banerjee replaces J. Singh (East Bengal) 90′ H. Yuste replaces D. Diamantakos (Kerala Blasters)
Current standings of the teams: With this win, East Bengal FC tasted victory after five matches. Their last win was against Jamshedpur FC on December 21. On the other hand, Kerala Blasters FC are shocked by this defeat and will try to perform better in their upcoming matches.
Statistics
Ball possession: East Bengal 55%, Karol Blasters – 45%
Shots (on target): East Bengal 10 (5), Kerala Blasters -8 (3)
Corner kicks: East Bengal 6, Kerala Blasters – 4 Fouls: East Bengal 12, Kerala Blasters -15
Performance of players
East Bengal
PV Vishnu: Scored the first goal of the match to give the team the lead.
Hijazi Maher: Ensured the team’s victory with the second goal.
Clayton Silva : Provided the assist on the first goal and was active throughout the match.
Kerala Blasters
Danish Farooqui Bhat: Scored the only goal for the team.
R. Hormipam: Played a vital role in defence, although received a yellow card.
Match Conclusion: East Bengal FC got important three points in this match with strong defense and balanced attack. Kerala Blasters also played but could not equalize. This match gave an opportunity to both the teams to learn something new. They will try to improve their performance in the upcoming matches.