ISL 2022-23, East Bengal FC vs NorthEast United FC Highlights: NEUFC Hold EBFC to 3-3 Draw

East Bengal are virtually out of the race for the playoffs. The referee blows for full-time to bring an end to an entertaining affair which had plenty of goals, lots of drama, comebacks after comebacks, but these two sides couldn’t be separate. The Salt Lake treated to a thriller but the East Bengal fans won’t be happy with this point.

NorthEast United dominating the late stages of this match, they’re piling the pressure on East Bengal. It should have been the other way around. Kamaljit being forced into a couple of saves. Danmawia gets a golden opportunity but messes up his header.

6 minutes have been added on, six minutes for East Bengal to salvage their season for now at least. NorthEast United will want to hold on with all their might. Surely there’s not more drama in this one? Or is it?

Oh my word! Late drama! NorthEast United have comeback into this one, Imran with a equaliser and they are right back in this game. If East Bengal can’t find a goal now, then it’s curtains on the Red and Golds’ season.

Silva’s penalty is the goal that has East Bengal in the driving seat at the moment. Another goal today and he’ll be going home with a match ball, and having clear daylight between himself and the rest of the pack for the golden boot.

NorthEast United have made all 5 of their changes, while East Bengal have made just one change. The home side are still looking to add to their goals, unfortunately for the Highlanders, it looks like it could be yet another defeat for them.

Cleiton Silva’s brace tonight has him leading the ISL golden boot race now, he’s up to 12 while the rest of the chasing pack are at 10 each. Meanwhile, Alex gets into the ref’s book for a rash challenge. EBFC counter, Mahesh takes a shot, Arindam with a straightforward save.

Cleiton Silva gives East Bengal the lead, waited to see where Arindram was going, sent the keeper the wrong way and puts his side back in the driving seat. It’s all happening here at the Salt Lake!

The referee points to the spot, it’s a cross from Passi and Cleiton Silva gets barged from behind, the skipper will step up himself and take this spot-kick. Silva vs Arindam then! Who can keep his nerves?

Mahesh gets the ball on the right wing, gets a push from Jithin. The ref gives East Bengal a free-kick however they can’t make it count, good defending from NorthEast United. It remains 2-2 as both sides look to make inroads.

Jake Jervis’ overhead kick brought the match back to 2-2. It was also his debut goal in East Bengal colours, what a way to bring up your first goal for your new club. Welcome to the Indian Super League Jervis!

Second half is underway at the Salt Lake, if the first half was a sign of things to come, brace yourselves for an entertaining second half. No changes from either coach, remember, East Bengal need a win today to remain in the hunt for playoffs.

All square at halftime, Jervis’ goal right at the stroke of the break has both sides back at level-pegging. What a game this has been, some thrilling goals, particularly from Parthib and Jervis. Top bins! Fans would have been loving that!

Some bizarre scenes at the Salt Lake as there was floodlight failure during the match but the action remained uninterrupted!

Jake Jervis announces his arrival in the Indian Super League with a bang! A long throw from the right, ball bounces and reaches Jervis who connects with an overhead kick to give his side a massive lifeline!

East Bengal looking to make a comeback of their own, they pile the pressure on the Highlanders, a teasing cross from Mahesh but neither Cleiton nor Jervis could get there. Mbombo drives at EBFC goal, wins a corner.

NorthEast United have turned this around in a matter of minutes, East Bengal went to sleep! A goal from Parthib brought NEUFC level, Jithin with a finish after a blazing fast counterattacking to lead 2-1. Wow! What a game!

Parthib equalizes! What a stunner! No chance for Kamaljit whatsoever! NorthEast United are level at 1-1 and this one is developing into a great contest.

A great turn from Mahesh Singh on the left flank, leaves his marker for dead, races into the box and delivered a cross but Arindam saves to keep his side in the contest. Mashoor collects a yellow card for a rash foul. NorthEast United feeling the heat. How they’d be reuing the earlier missed chance from Mbombo.

NorthEast United looking to respond, Parthib takes a shot from the edge of the box, but a good save from the East Bengal custodian. He’ll be eager to keep hold of his clean sheet.