Resilient east bengal

Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan: A first-half goal by Dimitrios Diamantakos helped East Bengal FC end their winless run by edging past NorthEast United FC 1-0 in a 2024-25 season match of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan here on Friday night. Dimitrios Diamantakos scored the lone goal of the match in the 23rd minute, which was enough for Oscar Bruzon’s men to secure their first win of the ongoing season in a match that ended with 10 players each for both teams.

East Bengal FC were off the blocks quickly as Jeakson Singh caught the NorthEast United FC backline off guard with a vicious cross from the right flank. The cross reached PV Vishnu in space in the penalty area but Gurmeet Singh kept out his tame subsequent effort in goal. The Red and Golds came close to scoring once again from a freekick from close range when Madih Talal struck the target but was kept out by an outstretched Gurmeet, diving to his left.

Minutes later, the Highlanders almost grabbed the lead when Parthib Gogoi was through on goal. Just when he was about to slot it home, Lalchungnunga came with a fantastic block to keep the scores level. With both the teams taking the attack to each other, it certainly turned into a feisty affair with plenty of tackles flying in.