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East Bengal FC Crush Sporting Delhi 4-1 to Top ISL Table

East Bengal FC secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Sporting Club Delhi in ISL 2025-26 Gameweek 2. Despite conceding an early goal to Augustine Lalrochana, the hosts equalized quickly through Edmund Lalrindika before Youssef Ezzejjari's penalty put them ahead. Ezzejjari added a second before halftime, and Miguel Figueira sealed the win with a superb stoppage-time strike. The result gives East Bengal two wins from two, placing them at the top of the league table.

Key Points: East Bengal FC 4-1 Sporting Delhi: ISL 2025-26 Match Report

  • Overcame early deficit
  • Ezzejjari penalty and brace
  • Figueira stoppage-time stunner
  • Second straight win puts team top
  • Commanding 4-1 home victory
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East Bengal FC continue winning run with 4-1 victory over Sporting Club Delhi

East Bengal FC came from behind to beat Sporting Club Delhi 4-1 in ISL Gameweek 2. Youssef Ezzejjari scored a brace as the hosts secured a second straight win.

"Miguel Figueira capped his Player of the Match performance with a stoppage-time goal. - Match Report"

Kolkata, February 21

East Bengal FC registered a commanding 4-1 victory over Sporting Club Delhi in Gameweek 2 of the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The Red and Gold Brigade overturned an early deficit to secure their second consecutive win and move to the top of the table with six points, according to a release.

Augustine Lalrochana handed Sporting Club Delhi the lead in the 4th minute on the counter. Edmund Lalrindika equalised three minutes later from a set-piece situation. Youssef Ezzejjari converted a 12th-minute penalty to put East Bengal ahead before adding his second in the 40th minute. Miguel Figueira capped his Player of the Match performance with a stoppage-time goal.

East Bengal FC head coach Oscar Bruzon made one change to his starting eleven, bringing in Edmund Lalrindika for Saul Crespo. Sporting Club Delhi head coach Tomasz Tchorz also made one change, introducing Joseph Sunny in place of Devendra Dhaku.

The contest began at a frantic pace. Miguel tested Vishal Yadav inside the opening minute, and Jay Gupta fired over soon after. However, it was Sporting Club Delhi who struck first. Mohammed Aimen led a swift break and found Lalrochana, who finished clinically from inside the box.

East Bengal responded immediately. Lalrindika levelled matters with a powerful right-footed effort from distance following a set piece. Moments later, Clarence Fernandes conceded a penalty, and Ezzejjari stepped up and calmly converted to give the host 2-1 advantage.

The pressure continued. Jay went close with a header, while Ezzejjari was denied by Yadav from close range. Five minutes before the half time, Miguel threaded a precise through ball for Ezzejjari, who slipped his finish through the goalkeeper's legs to make it 3-1.

Sporting Club Delhi attempted a response after the break. Matija Babovic and Joseph both went close for the visitors, and Babovic's header was saved by Prabhsukhan Gill. Manoj Mohammad created openings from the left, but the finishing touch eluded the forwards.

East Bengal managed the tempo in the closing stages. Gill denied Ramhlunchhunga late on as Sporting Club Delhi pressed. In stoppage time, Miguel finally found his goal, curling a left-footed strike into the top corner to seal the 4-1 victory for the hosts and go to the top of the table with six points.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, that was an entertaining match! The pace from the start was incredible. Miguel Figueira deserved that POTM award, that stoppage-time goal was pure class. ISL is really stepping up its quality.
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Aditya G
Great win, but let's not get carried away. Defence looked shaky in the first few minutes. A better team would have punished us more. Bruzon needs to fix that. Still, six points from two games is a fantastic start. Joy East Bengal!
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Priyanka N
Edmund Lalrindika's goal was crucial! To equalize so quickly after going down changed the whole momentum. The foreign players are performing, but it's great to see our Indian players making key contributions too. 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Tough day for Sporting Club Delhi. They started so well but just couldn't handle East Bengal's response. Joseph Sunny tried to make things happen in the second half. They need to work on their finishing.
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Kavya N
The atmosphere at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan must have been amazing! Watching from Pune, but even on TV you could feel the energy. This is what Indian football needs – packed stadiums and thrilling matches. More of this, please!

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