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ISL 2021-22 LIVE Score and Updates, NorthEast United FC vs SC East Bengal: Suhair, Flottmann Score, NEUFC Lead 2-0
ISL 2021-22 LIVE Score and Updates, NorthEast United FC vs SC East Bengal: Suhair VP and Flottmann score to put NorthEast United FC in the lead. Score:- NEUFC 2-0 SCEB
ISL 2021-22 LIVE Score and Updates, NorthEast United FC vs SC East Bengal: Flottmann heads in the ball to double NorthEast United’s lead. Suhair VP slams home to put NEUFC in the lead. Daniel Chima had a great chance close to half time but he shot it over and the scoreline remains 0-0. SC East Bengal have been the livelier team from the start. Read More
Key Events
Key EventsISL 2021-22 LIVE - NEUFC 2-0 SCEB
78′ – SC East Bengal have gone haywire tactically and NorthEast United FC are in a good position to hold on to this lead.
NorthEast United FC 2-0 SC East Bengal
Flottmann Doubles NEUFC's Lead
68′ – GOAL! Flottmann doubles NorthEast United’s lead. A silly free kick conceded by East Bengal and they take it short. Imran Khan curls the ball towards the far post and an unmarked Flottmann has the easiest of headers to connect.
NorthEast United FC 2-0 SC East Bengal
Coureur slips in a quick freekick on the right to Imran. He puts in a perfect ball for Flottmann and he finishes the intricate move with a brilliant header to get his maiden goal for us! 😍#NEUSCEB #StrongerAsOne #TogetherWeAreInfinite https://t.co/8KsVBVzH7S
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) December 17, 2021
Brave from Mirshad
65′ – Camara loses the ball in the midfield but NEUFC keeper Mirshad is very brave to commit forward and Chima simulates trying to gain an edge but the referee sees it and gives NEUFC the free kick.
NorthEast United FC 1-0 SC East Bengal
ISL 2021-22 LIVE - NEUFC 1-0 SCEB
62′ – NEUFC are all over East Bengal at the moment. Arindam has had to make a couple of saves to keep SCEB in this one.
NorthEast United FC 1-0 SC East Bengal
Suhair Puts NEUFC 1-0 Up
61′ – GOAL! Suhair VP puts NorthEast United FC in the lead. Raju Gaikwad gave away the ball in the East Bengal and Mathias Courier drags the ball up. It falls for Suhair who holds off Dervisevic and slams the ball home.
NorthEast United FC 1-0 SC East Bengal
63′ Suhair again… but this time his effort is saved by the SCEB keeper.#NEUSCEB #StrongerAsOne #TogetherWeAreInfinite
— NorthEast United FC (@NEUtdFC) December 17, 2021
ISL 2021-22 LIVE - NEUFC 0-0 SCEB
56′ – Brilliant passing play from NorthEast United FC in the East Bengal box but the final shot from Mapuia is collected easily by Arindam.
NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
ISL 2021-22 LIVE - NEUFC 0-0 SCEB
52′ – VP Suhair drops the shoulder, creates a yard for himself and takes a shot on goal. The ball flies over the bar. Chhara is replaced by Danmawia.
NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
ISL 2021-22 LIVE - NEUFC 0-0 SCEB
47′ – Mapuia goes into the book for a clumsy challenge. He is the second NorthEast United player to be booked after Rochharzela.
NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
2ND HALF KO: NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
46′ – We are underway in the second half.
Mahesh Naorem is replaced by Bikash Jairu.
NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
Half Time Stats
| ATTRIBUTES | NORTHEAST UNITED FC | SC EAST BENGAL |
| Goals | 0 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Passing Accuracy | 76% | 66% |
HT: NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
HALF TIME! SC East Bengal have been the livelier ones in the half with more chances than NorthEast United FC but none have been able to shake the scoreline. Daniel Chima had a fantastic chance close to half time but he shot it over and the two teams go into the break with the same scoreline that they entered the field with.
NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
ISL 2021-22 LIVE - NEUFC 0-0 SCEB
45′ – Daniel Chima is played in but the striker shoots it wide. A great chance for East Bengal.
NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
ISL 2021-22 LIVE - NEUFC 0-0 SCEB
41′ – A needless challenge from Rochharzela and the NEUFC man sees a yellow card for it.
NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
ISL 2021-22 LIVE - NEUFC 0-0 SCEB
40′ – Both teams are trying to take the ball forward but lack the decisiveness in the final third.
NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
Substitution for SC East Bengal
29′ –
Franjo Prce 🔁 Amir Dervisevic
NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
ISL 2021-22 LIVE - NEUFC 0-0 SCEB
29′ – Perosevic chases the ball and it bounces over NEUFC keeper Mirshad. A moment of panic for the NorthEast defence but the referee deems the ball had gone out. Replay shows that Perosevic had kept the ball in.
NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
ISL 2021-22 LIVE - NEUFC 0-0 SCEB
24′ – Franjo is down injured and is being tended too. East Bengal have looked lively for the first few minutes and NorthEast United are having a hard time holding on.
NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
ISL 2021-22 LIVE - NEUFC 0-0 SCEB
18′ – A good run on the right for Perosevic and he puts in a decent cross but it’s just ahead of the attacker.
NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
Bright Start from SCEB
5′ – SC East Bengal have been on attack early on and have shown the intent. It will be up to their execution.
NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
KO: NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
KICK-OFF! We are underway at the Fatorda Stadium as NorthEast United FC and SC East Bengal take on each other.
NorthEast United FC 0-0 SC East Bengal
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It is the battle of the bottom rung as NorthEast United FC and SC East Bengal take on each other at the Fatorda Stadium on Friday. NorthEast have won just one in six matches while East Bengal are yet to register a victory.
Head to Head
The two teams have met each other on two previous occasions with NorthEast United FC coming out on top twice.
Team News
The Highlanders will be without their key forward Deshorn Brown who is ruled out due to a hamstring injury, midfielder Khassa Camara who is struck with a minor injury, and Hernan Santana who stands doubtful for Friday’s game.
In the SC East Bengal camp, Jackichand Singh is still ruled out of action whereas goalkeeper Arindam Bhattacharja has started training with the team and might start tomorrow, with Darren Sidoel recovering with the medical team.
Key Stats
SC East Bengal’s fate with the three points
The Red and Gold Brigade have conceded seven points from winning positions, the most by any team in the league. They have taken the lead in three games this season and have managed to return without a win on all three occasions.
Tryst with the first half
SC East Bengal have conceded the most number of goals in the first half of the matches (11) in this season so far whereas NorthEast United FC have scored four of their six goals in the first halves of their matches in this season.
Key Players
NorthEast United FC
Suhair VP: The forward will be crucial for his side to break down SC East Bengal’s defence with his ability to play out far wide and deliver crosses inside the box. The 29-year-old has 100 touches in the final third, the highest among NorthEast United players. He has also completed more passes in the final third than any other NorthEast United player (32).
Hernan Santana: The 31-year-old midfielder is great at holding the ball and has the ability to create goalscoring chances from his pinpoint crosses. Santana has made 20 tackles, 20 interceptions, eight clearances, and 10 blocks, with a passing accuracy of 80% in four matches. An influential player in the Highlanders side.
SC East Bengal
Tomislav Mrcela: Mrcela is the heart of the SC East Bengal defence, making 29 clearances, seven tackles, and four interceptions besides netting a goal out of six games.
Antonio Perisevic: SC East Bengal’s no.7 will be hungry for goals after having three goal contributions in six games. The Croatian forward has taken 19 shots, most in the league, and will want to convert one against NorthEast United FC.
Match Timings and Telecast Details
Match: NorthEast United FC vs SC East Bengal
Date: 17th December 2021
Venue: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Goa
Kick-off time: 7.30 pm
Telecast: Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 3, Hindi Commentary on Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 regional channels – Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu
Online Streaming: Disney+Hotstar and JioTV.
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