10-man East Bengal fight back thrice to hold Bengaluru FC 3-3

KOLKATA: (Apr 16) East Bengal FC produced a spirited display to come from behind three times and secure a dramatic 3-3 draw against Bengaluru FC in a pulsating Indian Super League match here on Thursday.

Despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half, the Red and Gold Brigade showed remarkable resilience, with Anwar Ali, Saúl Crespo and Anton Søjberg finding the net to cancel out strikes from Ashique Kuruniyan, Suresh Singh Wangjam and Ryan Williams.

The result sees both sides move to 15 points, with East Bengal placed third on goal difference from eight matches, while Bengaluru FC sit fourth having played a game more.