A stunning comeback for East Bengal FC. From 1-0 down to 1-3, what a well strategic game played by East Bengal FC against George Telegraph today, on East Bengal ground.
Well start for George Telegraph today. At 25’th minute Naseeb Rahman took a long ranger shot towards the George’s goal post, goalkeeper Keshab Dhara saved the shot but the ball got slipped from his grip, East Bengal FC’s player took a re-shot but it was off target. From a counter attack Rajen Orao took a long shot but, got deflected by East Bengal’s defender, from that ball at 33’rd minute Amit Ekka scored the leading goal for George Telegraph, a very gracious left footed strike from Amit.
Within four minutes East Bengal got a free kick from the left wing, Naseeb Rahman took that, delivered a cross into the eighteen yards box Sarthak Golui attempt a header but, got saved by the goalkeeper. A possible goal scoring chance created for East Bengal at 44’th minute when, Jesin TK took a left footed long ranger shot but, he missed.
In the starting of the second half East Bengal found their equaliser goal, Jesin TK opened East Bengal FC’s scoreline with his all important goal at 46’th min.
At 66’th minute substitute player Sayan Banerjee doubled East Bengal’s scoreline. At 80’th minute George Telegraph FC’s goal scorer Amit Ekka missed a possible goal scoring chance from inside of the box.
At 89’th minute from Naseeb Rahman’ assist Sayan Banerjee scored his brace and changed the score line into 1-3 for East Bengal. Individual brilliance by Naseeb, and unmarked Sayan didn’t missed the chance to made that scoreline secured for East Bengal before the last whistle.
In two matches three goals and one assist for today’s Man of The Match East Bengal’s super-sub Sayan Banerjee. Throughout the match Naseeb Rahman has played very incredible game, and left the field with an impact of his individual brilliance.
East Bengal have their next match against Mohunbagan Super Giants, the big game, the most awaited match, the Derby will be played on 13 July. The Mecca of Indian football is now waiting for Derby day, Saturday. George Telegraph SC have their next match on 16 July against Eastern Railway SC.
Key Statistics of George Telegraph vs East Bengal FC:
BALL POSSESSION: George Telegraph SC 44%, East Bengal FC 56%.
SHOTS: George Telegraph SC 6, East Bengal FC 13.
SHOTS ON TARGET: George Telegraph SC 3, East Bengal FC 6.
FOULS: George Telegraph SC 8, East Bengal FC 11.
CORNERS: George Telegraph SC 1, East Bengal FC 4.
OFFSIDE: George Telegraph SC 4, East Bengal FC 0.
