East Bengal cruise past Odisha FC

MARGAO (GOA): (Apr 28) East Bengal FC strengthened their push towards the top half of the Indian Super League table with a commanding 3-0 victory over Odisha FC here on Tuesday.

Bipin Singh Thounaojam (11th minute) handed East Bengal an early lead before Youssef Ezzejjari (70th and 84th) struck twice in the second half to wrap up a comfortable win for the Red and Gold Brigade.

With this victory, East Bengal FC move up to fourth in the table with 18 points from nine matches. Odisha FC, meanwhile, remain in 13th place with six points. Bipin Singh was named the Man of the Match for his influential display, contributing a goal and an assist.