Guarded publish: Cleiton’s efforts couldn’t get previous Punjab’s goalkeeper Kiran.
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East Bengal didn’t maintain the momentum of a large win and needed to accept a goalless draw in opposition to the resolute defending of the debutant Punjab FC in an ISL match on the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.
After the excessive of a 5-0 win in opposition to NorthEast United FC, EBFC failed to breed the rhythm and needed to be happy with a level from the deadlocked affair.
The host’s assault struggled to search out its footing in opposition to a predominantly defensive Punjab, which saved a tight vigil to stop EBFC attackers from getting a clear take a look at the aim. East Bengal managed the midfield and made a few spectacular raids however didn’t maintain a single of its makes an attempt on track in the opening session. Carles Cuadrat’s males additionally made an attraction for a penalty early in the opening quarter for a foul on Cleiton Silva by Punjab defender Nitesh Darjee however the referee selected to disregard it.
Punjab — counting on its youthful line-up — made a few efficient counter-attacks and virtually discovered the aim in the thirty sixth minute however for the crosspiece that blocked Spanish midfielder Juan Mera’s left-footed try.
The Bengal outfit had its first actual likelihood in the 58th minute however Brazilian striker Cleiton’s effort was saved by goalkeeper Kiran Limbu.
EBFC has 9 factors from eight matches and is in the sixth spot whereas Punjab FC stays in the eleventh spot, now with 5 factors.
The outcome: East Bengal FC 0 drew with Punjab FC 0.
