East Bengal bulldozed their way past Minerva Punjab to climb to the top position of the Hero I-League. They Red and Gold brigade absolutely run riot in the match as they thumbed 5 past the hosts.
Striking trio score:
East Bengal’s striking trio Robin Singh, Wills Plaza and Anselme all put their name on the score sheet. Anselme scored a hat trick for the visiting team as he jumped to the second spot on the top scorer’s list. East Bengal coach Trevor Morgan will be particularly happy that all his strikers are amongst the goals as he moves towards the second half of the league.
East Bengal topple Mohun Bagan:
Courtesy of the win East Bengal moved to the top of the league replacing arch rivals Mohun Bagan. They are currently on 13 points, same as Bagan. But East Bengal have a superior goal difference. East Bengal next play Mumbai FC at home on the 1st of Feb. And they will be hoping to extend the lead at the top of the table with another win.
