NorthEast United FC recorded their second win of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22, beating SC East Bengal 2-0 at the PJN Stadium in Fatorda on Friday.
The result extends SC East Bengal’s winless run to seven games, keeping them rooted to the bottom of the points table.
For NorthEast United FC, VP Suhair scored in 60’ and Patrick Flottmann extended the lead in 68’.
In the first half none of the team could create real chances, but SC East Bengal was comparatively better side. However, the story was totally different in second half. NEUFC played much better and created chances and was rewarded with two goals. SCEB struggled to find the rhythm. Antonio Perosevic, got a red card in the end moments.
Khassa Camara won the Hero of the Match Award.
Next on Saturday Chennaiyin FC will battle Odisha FC followed by FC Goa vs Hyderabad FC.
SC East Bengal (Starting XI)
Arindam Bhattacharja (C)(GK), Tomislav Mrcela, Hira Mondal, Raju Gaikwad, Franjo Prce, Lalrinliana Hnamte, Sourav Das, Mohammad Rafique, Antonio Perosevic, Naorem Singh and Daniel Chukwu.
NorthEast United FC (Starting XI)
Mirshad Michu (GK), Gurjinder Kumar, Patrick Flottmann, Provat Lakra, Khassa Camara (C), Imran Khan, Jestin George, Suhair Vadakkepeedika, Rochharzela, Mathias Coureur and Lalkhawpuimawia.
Picture Courtesy: Indian Super League Twitter
