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East Bengal vs Mohammedan SC ISL, AS IT HAPPENED: East Bengal FC delivered a dominant performance to thrash Mohammedan SC 7-0 at the Salt Lake Stadium. East Bengal were already 3-0 up at half-time, with Anwar Ali opening the scoring before Youssef Ezzejjari and Saul Crespo converted from the spot. The second half saw the Red and Gold Brigade run riot, as Ezzejjari struck again to take his season tally to seven and draw level with Jamie Maclaren in the Golden Boot race. Further goals from Anwar Ali and PV Vishnu extended the lead, while Mohammedan SC’s woes worsened after going down to 10 men. Nandhakumar capped off a memorable night with a stunning stoppage-time strike to seal a 7-0 rout, leaving the Black Panthers with plenty to reflect on.
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The Red and Gold Brigade will be eager to bounce back after a mixed run of results. They began their campaign strongly, showing sharpness and cohesion in wins against teams like SC Delhi and NorthEast United FC. However, recent matches have exposed inconsistencies, particularly in maintaining possession and defensive stability.
Head coach Oscar Bruzon finds himself under pressure after facing criticism from fans, making this clash a significant test of both his tactical acumen and the team’s character. Following draws against Kerala Blasters FC and FC Goa, East Bengal will aim to regain momentum. Key players such as Youssef Ezzejari, Miguel Figueira, and Edmund Lalrindika are expected to play pivotal roles, while the return of defender Kevin Sibille from injury could bolster their backline. With home support behind them, East Bengal will look to rediscover their attacking rhythm and secure all three points.
For Mohammedan SC, the season has been a struggle so far. Under head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo, the Black Panthers are yet to register a win and are battling near the bottom of the table. Their campaign has been hampered by a lack of experience, as they have largely relied on an all-Indian squad following financial constraints and challenges carried over from the previous season.
Defensively, Mohammedan SC have faced major issues, conceding 10 goals in their last four matches. In a high-stakes derby, they will need to tighten their defence and focus on scoring first to gain control of the game. With relegation looming under the new format, every point is crucial, making this fixture a must-deliver situation for the Black Panthers.
Historically, East Bengal have dominated this rivalry. In 17 league meetings, East Bengal have secured 12 victories, while Mohammedan SC have managed just one win, with four matches ending in draws. As the two sides prepare to renew their rivalry, past records may favor East Bengal, but current form and pressure could make this contest far more unpredictable.
GOOOAL!! East Bengal gets their 7th goal of the game!! Nandhakumar cuts in and unleashes an unstoppable shot to round off a memorable win! Just wow! It’s full-time and Mohammedan will have nothing but to blame themselves. Yes, they were 10-men down that actually rubbed more salt on their wounds.
There’s no stopping East Bengal tonight! They’ve bagged 20 corners! Perhaps this is the best kind of attacking football you will see this season. 5 minutes have been added on for stoppages.
3 minutes to go in the game now, can East Bengal extend their lead to a massive 7 goals?
GOOOAL!! Anwar Ali gets his second goal! The defender pulls off a first-time shot and the ball rolls into the bottom corner of the net! It’s 6 now!! This is East Bengal’s biggest-ever win the history of the ISL!
GOOOAL!! East Bengal net their 5th goal of the game as PV Vishnu rolls the ball into the back of the net after everyone missed the header inside the box from a corner! 5-star performance from the Red and Gold Brigade!