ATKMB returns to summit after 2-0 victory against NorthEast United

SC East Bengal registered their first-ever win in Hero Indian Super League (Hero ISL) 2020-21 after a 3-1 victory over Odisha FC at Tilak Maidan Stadium in Vasco, Goa, yesterday.

Anthony Pilkington netted his side’s opener in the 12th minute and Jacques Maghoma doubled their advantage six minutes before the break. Super-sub Bright Enobakhare scored the Kolkata club’s third two minutes before the end of normal time.

Odisha did pull one back after a goal-mouth scramble late in the game led to an own goal by Daniel Fox, who couldn’t quite sort his feet out in time to avert the danger.

Awards — Hero of the Match: Anthony Pilkington (SC East Bengal); DHL Winning Pass of the Match: Surchandra Singh (SC East Bengal).

In another match of the Hero ISL yesterday, ATK Mohun Bagan (ATKMB) returned to the summit of the 2020-21 Hero ISL standings after a 2-0 victory against NorthEast United FC at Fatorda Stadium in Margao.

Roy Krishna opened the scoring in the 51st minute and Suhair Vadakkepeedika (Northeast United FC) put the ball into his own net soon after as the Mariners registered a comfortable win. Roy Krishna was adjudged Hero of the Match again after another inspiring performance that helped ATK Mohun Bagan to victory.

Hero of the Match: Roy Krishna (ATK Mohun Bagan); DHL Winning Pass of the Match: Tiri (ATK Mohun Bagan).

Today’s Match (Jan. 4)

Chennaiyin FC Vs Hyderabad
GMC Stadium, Bambolim, Goa, 7.30 pm

Tomorrow’s Match (Jan. 5)

Bengaluru FC Vs Mumbai City
Fatorda Stadium, Margao, Goa, 7.30 pm

Yesterday’s Results

East Bengal – 3 beat Odisha – 1
ATK Mohun Bagan – 2 beat NorthEast United – 0