East Bengal beat NorthEast United 3-1 in ISL

Guwahati

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East Bengal snapped their winless run against NorthEast United in the Indian Super League (ISL) with a comfortable 3-1 victory here today. Goal from Cleiton Silva (11th minute), Charis Kyriakou (53rd) and Jordan O’Doherty (84th) ensured the three points for East Bengal, before Matt Doherty’s consolation goal (90+2) opened NorthEast United’s goal account for the season.

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