East Bengal’s match against Mohammedan SC was an intense one, ending in a 0-0 draw despite being two men down for most of the game ¹. This hard-fought draw earned East Bengal their first point of the season, a significant milestone after six consecutive losses. The team’s resolute defensive display at the Salt Lake Stadium on November 9 was the key to their success.
The match was marked by two red cards, one given to Nandhakumar Sekar for violent conduct and another to Naorem Mahesh Singh for dissent ¹. This reduced East Bengal to nine men, making their task even more challenging. However, the team held their nerve, with goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill making crucial saves to deny Mohammedan SC.
Anwar Ali was instrumental in East Bengal’s defensive success, keeping the opposition’s forwards, including Franca and Loni Manzoki, at bay throughout the night ¹. His leadership and cohesion with the backline were pivotal in securing the draw.
East Bengal’s next match is against NorthEast United FC on November 29, while Mohammedan SC will face Bengaluru FC on November 27 ¹.
