East Bengal FC Ends Winless Streak with a 2-1 Victory Over Kerala Blasters FCEast Bengal FC finally returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-2025 season. The red and Gold Brigade ended their four-game winless streak, securing their first victory since their 1-0 win against Jamshedpur FC on December 21.
A brilliant first-half goal by PV Vishnu gave the home side the lead, followed by Hijazi Maher’s header in the second half to double their advantage. Danish Farooq managed to pull on back for Kerala Blasters FC in the dying minute, but it was too little, too late. This win not only helped East Bengal FC regain confidence but also snapped their three-game losing streak in the current campaign.
Match Summary: East Bengal FC vs Kerala Blasters FC
- First Half: East Bengal FC Takes Early Lead
The game began with Kerala Blasters dominating possession, but East Bengal FC relied on quick counterattacks. Kerala’s attacking strategy revolved around Noah Sadaoui on the right flank, but the home team’s defense handled the situation well.
The first real chance of the match came in the 15th minute, when Dimitrios Diamantakos had a shot on goal after a counterattack led by Naorem Mahesh Singh. However, Kerala’s goalkeeper Sachin Suresh made an excellent save to deny him.In the 20th minute, East Bengal FC finally broke the deadlock. Cleiton Sliva delivered a perfect long ball to PV Vishnu, who sprinted past the defense and lobbed the ball over Sachin Suresh, Scoring a Brillant goal. Despite Korou Singh’s last-minute attempt to clear, the ball had already crossed the goal lie.
East Bengal almost double their lead before halftime when Rechard Celie’s unleashed a powerful long-range shot that struck the post.This was the first time in nine game that East Bengal FC entered halftime with a lead in the ISL 24-25 season
- Second Half: Kerala Blasters FC Fight Back but Fall Short
Kerala Blasters FC started the second half aggressively, with Noah Sadaoui leading the charge. Coach Bruzon introduced Kwame Peprah in the 58th minute to boost their attack.In the 72nd minute, East Bengal FC struck again. Hijazi Maher rose high to meet a Naorem Mahesh Singh corner and headed the ball into the net, making it 2-0 for the home side.
The Kerala Blasters defense left him completely unmarked. Allowing him to score easily.However, the visitors refused to give up. In the 85th minute, Danish Farooq found the net, giving Kerala Blasters FC glimmer of hope. But East Bengal FC’s defense held firm, ensuring they secured a well-deserved victory.
Match Statistics: East Bengal FC vs Kerala Blasters FC
| Statistic | East Bengal FC | Kerala blasters FC |
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 48% | 58% |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 4 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 8 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Fouls | 12 | 10 |
Head-to-Head record: East Bengal FC vs Kerala Blasters FC
Total Matches Played: 9
East Bengal FC Wins: 2
Kerala Blasters FC Wins: 4
Draws: 3
What This Means for Both Team
- East Bengal FC:
Ended their four-game winless streak Secured their first victory since Dec 21 Regained confidence before their next game against Mumbai City FC
- Kerala Blasters FC
Suffered another disappointing loss Need to improve defensive marking in set-pieces Will focus on bouncing back in their next fixture.
Final Thoughts
East Bengal FC’s resilience and counter-attacking strategy paid off this crucial match. PV Vishnu and Hijazi Maher were the standout performance, helping their team secure three valuable points. Meanwhile, Kerala Blasters FC will have to reassess their defensive weaknesses before their next match.
This victory has reignited East Bengal FC’s playoff Hopes, and fans will be eager to see if they can maintain their winning momentum.
