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East Bengal Thrashes Basundhara Kings 4-0, Earns First Win of the Season under Bruzon
A Dominant Performance from the Bengal Tigers
In a highly anticipated match, East Bengal FC secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Bangladesh Premier League champions Basundhara Kings on Sunday, marking their first win of the season. The match, held at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, witnessed a dominant performance from the Bengal Tigers, who controlled the game from start to finish.
A Bright Start for East Bengal
East Bengal began the match with a clear intent to attack, and their efforts paid off early on. In the 15th minute, Suhair Vadakkepeedika found himself in a dangerous position inside the Basundhara Kings' box and made no mistake in slotting the ball past goalkeeper Anisur Rahman Zico. The goal set the tone for the rest of the match, as East Bengal continued to press forward and create chances.
Clinical Finishing from the Bengal Tigers
East Bengal's second goal came in the 35th minute, with Croatian forward Antonio Perošević showcasing his clinical finishing ability. After receiving a pass from Mohammad Rafique, Perošević dribbled into the Basundhara Kings' penalty area and fired a low shot into the bottom corner of the net. The goal effectively ended any hopes of a comeback from the visitors.
A Second-Half Masterclass
East Bengal continued their dominance in the second half, adding two more goals to their tally. The third goal came in the 65th minute, when Perošević turned provider for Nigerian forward Daniel Chima Chukwu. Chukwu made no mistake in converting the opportunity, giving East Bengal a comfortable 3-0 lead.
The fourth and final goal of the match came in the 80th minute, with substitute Lalrindika Ralte finding the back of the net. After a well-worked move from East Bengal, Ralte received the ball on the left flank and unleashed a powerful shot that flew into the top corner. The goal capped off a perfect night for the Bengal Tigers, who thoroughly deserved their victory.
A New Era Begins under Bruzon
East Bengal's victory over Basundhara Kings marks a significant moment in the club's history, as it is their first win under new head coach Mario Rivera Bruzon. The Spanish coach has instilled a new attacking philosophy in the team, and the results are evident in their recent performances.
With this victory, East Bengal has moved up to sixth place in the Bangladesh Premier League standings, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. The Bengal Tigers have shown great promise under Bruzon, and they will be confident of challenging for the league title this season.