CFL 2024: East Bengal stay unbeaten after a 2-2 draw against Mohammedan Sporting
CFL 2024: The Calcutta Football League (CFL) match between East Bengal and Mohammedan Sporting on Friday, ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Mohammedan Sporting took the lead twice in the match, but East Bengal fought back each time to level the score. The draw ensured that East Bengal remained unbeaten in the CFL this season.
Mohammedan Sporting Take the Lead
Mohammedan Sporting started the match on a strong note and took the lead in the 10th minute through a goal from Nigerian striker Adetunji Gbolahan. Gbolahan latched onto a cross from left-back Pritam Kumar and slotted the ball past East Bengal goalkeeper Rakhijit Das.
East Bengal Equalize
East Bengal did not let Mohammedan Sporting’s lead last long and equalized in the 15th minute through a goal from Nigerian striker Emeka Nwabueze. Nwabueze scored from close range after a cross from right-back Abhishek Amrit.
Mohammedan Sporting Regain Lead
Mohammedan Sporting regained the lead in the 35th minute through a goal from Brazilian midfielder Marcos Vinicius Faria. Faria scored from a free-kick just outside the East Bengal penalty area.
East Bengal Equalize Again
East Bengal once again equalized in the 42nd minute through a goal from Indian midfielder Naorem Mahesh Singh. Singh scored from close range after a cross from left-back Bikash Jairath.
The second half of the match was a much more evenly contested affair than the first half. Both teams had chances to score but neither team was able to break the deadlock.
East Bengal Remain Unbeaten
The draw ensured that East Bengal remained unbeaten in the CFL this season. East Bengal have now played 5 matches in the CFL this season, winning 3 and drawing 2. Mohammedan Sporting are also unbeaten in the CFL this season, having won 4 and drawn 1.
East Bengal fans were delighted with the draw as it ensured that their team remained unbeaten. After the match, East Bengal fans celebrated in the stands and on the streets of Kolkata.
Mohammedan Sporting Fans Disappointed
Mohammedan Sporting fans were disappointed with the draw as they felt that their team had deserved to win the match. After the match, Mohammedan Sporting fans expressed their frustration on social media.
The match between East Bengal and Mohammedan Sporting was a thrilling encounter that lived up to the expectations of the fans. The draw ensured that both teams remained unbeaten in the CFL this season. East Bengal fans will be hoping that their team can continue their unbeaten run in the remainder of the season.
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