East Bengal SC mounted a surprising comeback victory, scoring 4 targets in 22 minutes within the second half to return from a two-goal deficit and safe a 4-2 victory in opposition to Punjab FC within the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season which was performed right here on the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Asmir Suljic and Pulga Vidal’s targets gave Punjab a snug place after the top of the primary half however targets from Hijazi Maher, PV Vishnu, David Hmar, and an personal aim from Suresh Meitei accomplished the comeback for the house aspect. Punjab stay in fifth place with 18 factors from 11 matches whereas East Bengal have 10 factors from the identical variety of matches and are in eleventh place within the desk.
Ravi Kumar returned in aim for The Shers as Panagiotis Dilmperis made three adjustments to the beginning eleven. Khaimingthang Lhungdim returned within the right-back place instead of Leon Augustine whereas Asmir Suljic began in midfield instead of the injured Filip Mrzljak. Oscar Bruzon with restricted choices in midfield began with Anwar Ali to guard the protection of Hector Yuste and Hijazi Maher. David Lalhlansana led the assault line with Cleiton Silva, Naorem Mahesh Singh, and Nandhakumar Sekar beginning alongside him.
Both sides took their time to settle into the sport and as soon as the sport opened up, it was Punjab who pinned East Bengal by dominating the center of the pitch. Punjab used the lengthy passes to good impact with Luka Majcen and Asmir Suljic all the time prepared to run behind the excessive line of the Red and Gold Brigade defence. On the opposite finish, David Hmar discovered the online with a neat end from a free kick however was dominated out for offside.
The Shers took the lead within the twenty first minute from a well-worked aim. Pulga Vidal obliged the run of Asmir into the field and expertly discovered the Hungarian who took it on the volley and completed previous Prabhsukhan Gill for his third aim of the season. Punjab grew in confidence as the sport went on as they opened up the East Bengal protection with ease.
They might have doubled the benefit as Luka discovered himself in a one-on-one scenario with the goalkeeper however Prabhsukhan denied the Slovenian with an outstretched leg. The rebound fell on the trail of Nihal however his try was blocked by Lalchungnunga. On the opposite finish, Cleiton Silva created house for himself on the sting of the field, however the try was weak.
Pulga Vidal doubled the away aspect’s benefit with a splendid end. He obtained the ball from a easy throw in and he utterly floored Anwar Ali with a drop of a shoulder and in a single flip drilled the ball previous the goalkeeper into the far nook of the aim.
East Bengal mounted a surprising comeback and scored three targets inside 22 minutes from the beginning of the second half. Hijazi Maher rose the very best to a Cleiton Silva free kick and planted his header within the aim previous the outstretched arms of Ravi Kumar.
The second-half substitute then equalized inside seven minutes. Suresh Meitei’s headed clearance fell on the trail of Vishnu and the winger completed it previous the on-rushing Ravi Kumar and Suresh on the road. East Bengal took the lead via an personal aim six minutes later. Nandhakumar’s low cross from the suitable wing was deflected into his personal aim by Suresh who acquired his toes tangled.
Things acquired worse for The Shers when Khaimingthing Lhungdim was despatched off for his second yellow card offence. East Bengal took good use of the person benefit and scored a fourth via David Hmar. Vishnu PV was as soon as once more the supplier as his curling cross was met by a diving David Hmar whose header discovered the underside nook to ship the Salt Lake Stadium right into a frenzy.
The 10 males of Punjab FC tried to muster one thing within the remaining quarter of the match however couldn’t create a lot as East Bengal managed the sport effectively. Pulga Vidal missed a few possibilities to attain one again however Prabhsukhan Gill closed the hole effectively and saved the rating intact to safe their third win in 4 matches.
Punjab FC will face Mohun Bagan Super Giant of their subsequent fixture on Boxing Day (December 26) on the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
—IANS
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