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Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal: Saul Crespo and Naorem Mahesh help Red & Gold Brigade thrash 9-men Kerala by 4-2 in the ISL 2023-24

Saul Crespo and Naorem Mahesh scored braces as the Red & Gold Brigade beat Kerala Blasters by 4-2 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Football Stadium in Kerala.

Abishek GoswamiApril 3, 2024 at 06:41 PM • 2 min read
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal: Saul Crespo and Naorem Mahesh help Red & Gold Brigade thrash 9-men Kerala by 4-2 in the ISL 2023-24
Saul Crespo and Naorem Mahesh scored braces as the Red & Gold Brigade beat Kerala Blasters by 4-2 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Football Stadium in Kerala.

East Bengal FC secured a 4-2 win against nine-man Kerala Blasters FC in the ISL 2023-24 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Football Stadium in Kerala. The home side did take the lead but then the Red & Gold Brigade made a strong comeback after Saul Crespo and Naorem Mahesh Singh scored braces for their side. This is Kerala's eighth loss of the season and they remained in fifth place with 30 points while East Bengal climbed up to the seventh spot with 21 points from 20 matches.

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East Bengal beat Kerala Blasters by 4-2 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Football Stadium

Fedor Cernych beat the EBFC goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill and scored inside an empty net to provide his side with the early lead. But things changed dramatically toward the end of the opening session. First, Jeakson Singh was sent off with a second yellow, and moments later, the Blasters conceded a penalty in added time. Saul Crespo made no mistake and scored the equaliser.

The Carles Cuadrat-coached side began gaining a hold over the proceedings particularly in the second half, when they struck the back of the net thrice to beat the home side. Saul Crespo added one more in the 71st minute to give EBFC the lead. A few minutes later, the Blasters were down to nine men as Kerala defender Naocha Singh was sent off with a red card for head-butting C.K. Aman.

Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal: The Red & Gold Brigade secured a 4-2 victory against Kerala

Ten minutes later, Naorem Mahesh doubled the lead and Kerala pulled one back after East Bengal centre-back Hijazi Maher scored an own goal. However, Mahesh completed his brace, rattling the roof of the net in the 87th minute, as East Bengal got their fourth goal of the match. East Bengal, on the other hand, kept its playoff hopes alive with the win. Kerala Blasters FC will face NorthEast United FC next on April 6, whereas East Bengal FC returns to action against Bengaluru FC the following day.

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Abishek Goswami

Abishek Goswami is an aspiring technology professional currently pursuing a B.Tech in Information Technology from Haldia Institute of Technology. Alongside his passion for technology, he has a deep love for sports, which he explored further during his tenure as a writer and editor for Sportz Point. His experience in sports journalism not only enriched his knowledge of various sports but also instilled valuable life lessons and the importance of working in a structured environment. With a dynamic interest in both technology and sports, Abishek brings a well-rounded approach to learning, storytelling, and professional growth.

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