The first half saw East Bengal establish their dominion as Justin scored inside the first two minutes to give the defending champions a one goal lead heading into half time. They could have got more goals if they were more ruthless in front of goal. A comprehensive and overall performance added by Suhair's dual brace in the second half help the Red and Gold army to seal a comfortable 3-0 victory.
Railway FC, on the other hand, will have work to do as they are yet to win a match in the league
90+3 Railway makes their final splurge but fails to hit it on target. There's no more coming back as the defending champions find themselves on the verge of yet another comprehensive victory.
89'- Railway FC pushing hard in the closing minutes of the game. But the defending champions are denying the visitors any space as they remain stuck in their own half
86'- Substitution Final change for Railway FC. The visitors looking for some inspiration on the pitch as Mithun Saha goes out to make way for Saif Alimollah.
Suhair scores his second goal the night from a beautiful pass from the edge of the box into an empty net. There looks bleak chances for the visitors and face a really uphill task if they are to manage any points from the game. It looks pretty much over for them
80-The Bengal strikers are coming in deep to take care of defensive responsibilities. Railway's win a corner but yet again, the set piece does not get them any result.
78'-Railway FC is trying to put the pressure on with their sporadic chances, but the defending champions are holding the back line brilliantly to deny them any goal.
67'- Goaaall!!!! Suhair makes an impeccable finish off a rebound after the ball hits the post from Justin's back-fllick to give the defending champions their second goal. East Bengal now comfortably poised with the 2-goal cushion.
61'- Yellow card Yet another irresponsible tackle from Railway's defender Abhishek Aich. Awards Bengal a set from a lucrative area. Al Amna makes an ambitious attempt but the ball takes a deflection to go for yet another corner. No end result
60' The Red and Gold army are dominating the second half until now but the opponents are not relenting and are looking to attack. Al Amna and Brandom putting constant pressure from the flanks to find the second goal for the defending champions
53- Al Amna displays brilliant skill in the corner of the penalty box to play a square pass to set up Ralte. Rana Chakraborty puts up an audacious save to award a corner to East Bengal.
52' East Bengal wins a corner. Couldn't capitalize yet again and gives Railway to break forward on the counter. Railway striker Samadyuti, however, hits it for goal but the ball sails past.
49' East Bengal have a spring in their step after the break as they surge forward. No end product though. Still stuck with the one goal scored by Justin
Railway FC, on the other hand, will have work to do as they are yet to win a match in the league
That's all for today folks!!