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ISL 2025-26: 10-Man East Bengal Fight Back Thrice To Hold Bengaluru FC 3-3 In Dramatic Kolkata Clash
24htopnews | April 17, 2026 3:08 PM CST

Ten-man East Bengal staged a remarkable comeback to draw 3-3 against Bengaluru FC in ISL 2025-26. Despite a red card, they equalised three times, including a stoppage-time goal, to secure a crucial point in a thrilling Kolkata encounter.

Kolkata, April 16, 2026: 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 2025-26 encounter at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Resilient performance despite red card

Despite being reduced to ten 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. Saúl Crespo was adjudged the Player of the Match for his influential performance in midfield.


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