Guarded submit: Cleiton’s efforts couldn’t get previous Punjab’s goalkeeper Kiran.
| Photo Credit: DEBASISH BHADURI
East Bengal didn’t maintain the momentum of an enormous win and needed to accept a goalless draw in opposition to the resolute defending of the debutant Punjab FC in an ISL match on the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.
After the excessive of a 5-0 win in opposition to NorthEast United FC, EBFC failed to breed the rhythm and needed to be happy with some extent from the deadlocked affair.
The host’s assault struggled to seek out its footing in opposition to a predominantly defensive Punjab, which stored a decent vigil to stop EBFC attackers from getting a transparent take a look at the aim. East Bengal managed the midfield and made just a few spectacular raids however didn’t hold a single of its makes an attempt on track within the opening session. Carles Cuadrat’s males additionally made an attraction for a penalty early within the opening quarter for a foul on Cleiton Silva by Punjab defender Nitesh Darjee however the referee selected to disregard it.
Punjab — counting on its youthful line-up — made just a few efficient counter-attacks and virtually discovered the aim within the thirty sixth minute however for the crosspiece that blocked Spanish midfielder Juan Mera’s left-footed try.
The Bengal outfit had its first actual likelihood within the 58th minute however Brazilian striker Cleiton’s effort was saved by goalkeeper Kiran Limbu.
EBFC has 9 factors from eight matches and is within the sixth spot whereas Punjab FC stays within the eleventh spot, now with 5 factors.
The outcome: East Bengal FC 0 drew with Punjab FC 0.
Source web site: www.thehindu.com
