SC East Bengal’s quest for the primary win on this version of the Indian Super League continued as they have been held to a 1-1 draw by Kerala Blasters FC on the Tilak Maidan stadium right here on Sunday.
It was the third consecutive draw between these two groups within the ISL, extending SCEB’s winless streak to 6 video games.
Tomislav Marcela (thirty seventh) opened his account within the ISL by scoring from a header for SC East Bengal, earlier than lvaro Vazquez (forty fourth) equalized with a well-taken shot simply earlier than half time.
lvaro Vázquez appeared to have despatched the Blasters into the lead, however the referee reversed his determination and the purpose was denied as a result of the striker had whistled earlier than the ball was handed to the goalkeeper.
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Within minutes of that incident, Prabhasukhan Gill made a vital save retaining Antonio Perosevic away.
Scoring alternatives have been missing within the first half till Tomislav Marcela discovered the again of the online along with his head. Centre-back Raju Gaikwad obtained on the finish of an extended throw and took the ball previous the keeper.
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KBFC then misplaced their defender Enes Sipovic to an damage as he left the pitch in despair and was changed by Abdul Hakku.
With minutes to go at half time, Vazquez’s proper footed shot from exterior the field took a depraved deflection from Myrcella and went into the again of the online, pulling the sport again on equal phrases.
Thongkosim Haokip and Amarjit Singh Kiyam acquired a yellow card every within the first half for poor challenges.
The second half obtained off to a tough begin as each the groups struggled for tempo within the final third, canceling one another out.
Vazquez tried a long-range shot late within the second half which was turned away by the goalkeeper. It was the Spaniard’s final contribution as Ivan Vukomanovic despatched Jorge Diaz off the bench in his place.
A second purpose was denied for the Yellow Army on the stroke of the 89th minute, when Diaz pushed a defender into the online earlier than heading for a cross. The competitors ended and not using a purpose within the second half and factors have been shared between the 2 sides.
SC East Bengal will tackle Khalid Jameel’s NorthEast United of their subsequent match on Friday whereas Kerala Blasters FC will face a troublesome struggle in opposition to defending champions Mumbai City FC.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
