East Bengal and Kerala Blasters Draw 1-1 in ISL 2025-26 Clash East Bengal and Kerala Blasters played out a 1-1 draw in their ISL 2025-26 encounter at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. The match, which saw a late equalizer from Kerala Blasters’ Ajsal, ended in a stalemate after a tightly contested 90-minute battle. The result marked Kerala Blasters’ first point of the season, while East Bengal remained winless in their opening two matches. The first half saw East Bengal take an early lead through a penalty converted by Ezzejjari. The Spaniard capitalized on a foul by Aiban inside the penalty area, sending the ball past Kerala Blasters’ goalkeeper Gill. However, Kerala Blasters remained persistent, creating several chances but failing to break the deadlock. Fallou and Rashid both came close in stoppage time, but their efforts were thwarted by solid defending from East Bengal. The second half was a rollercoaster of chances and near-misses. Kerala Blasters, determined to equalize, pressed heavily and created numerous opportunities. East Bengal’s defense, however, struggled to cope with the intensity, leading to a crucial error in the 90+2’ minute. Ajsal capitalized on loose defending from the Red and Gold side, heading in a corner to level the score. The equalizer came after a set-piece routine, with Ajsal finding the back of the net to secure the draw. Throughout the match, substitutions played a role in shaping the flow. East Bengal made several changes, including bringing on Mahesh, Jay, and Souvik, while Kerala Blasters introduced Quintongo and Saheef. Despite the efforts, neither team could find a decisive breakthrough.#kerala_blasters #east_bengal #isl_2025_26 #vivekananda_yuba_bharati_krirangan #ajsal
