ISL: Ezzejjari’s brace wins it for East Bengal
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ISL: Ezzejjari’s brace wins it for East Bengal
East Bengal FC fired three second-half goals to beat NorthEast United FC 3-0 and open its Indian Super League campaign on a positive note here on Monday.
New recruit Youssef Ezzejjari struck a brace on his debut before Miguel Ferreira completed the scoring in added time.
The Red and Gold brigade dominated the opening period, employing a high press to mount pressure on the visiting side.
Ezzejjari had an early opportunity to ripple the net but failed to convert from close range.
The home team came close to taking the lead in the 36th minute when a thunderous strike from Mohammed Rashid rattled the crossbar.
Ferreira had a go a few minutes from the end of the first half, but his header sailed over.
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