East Bengal Vs NorthEast United Highlights, ISL: Ezzejjari Brace Sees EBFC Start Campaign With Victory In Kolkata

The Indian Super League 2025-26 match between East Bengal and NorthEast United FC will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network. It can also be live streamed on the Fancode app and website.

• Total matches played: 10

• NorthEast United FC wins: 4

• East Bengal FC wins: 3

• Draws: 3

East Bengal Starting XIs: Gill (GK); Jay, Lalchungnunga, Anwar; Rashid, Bipin, Crespo, Nandhakumar, Miguel; Ezzejjari, Jeakson.

NorthEast United Starting XIs:

We are approaching kick-off in the EBFC vs NEUFC game at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

And we are away in the East Bengal FC Vs NorthEast United, ISL 2025-26 match at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.

EBFC 0-0 NEUFC '1

It's early times here but EBFC are dominating the ball and NEUFC are sitting deep and will look to counter. Still no goal threat yet.

EBFC 0-0 NEUFC '4

East Bengal players surge up the field with a press of their own and it almost pays off. Miguel finds a target on goal with a first-time volley but fails to find the target.

EBFC 0-0 NEUFC '10

Bipin crosses in from the left and NEUFC find it tough to clear the ball, as they concede a corner. The home team take it but the Highlanders clear the danger and it's back to usual.

EBFC 0-0 NEUFC '16

Sangte has his work cut out by Nandhakumar as the NEUFC player fouls the latter and the ref awards a free-kick for the hosts. The free-kick is a poor one but it falls to the feet of their no.9 forward who shoots it wide off the post.

EBFC 0-0 NEUFC '21

Worrying signs for East Bengal FC with their goalie Gill going down holding his back. He looks in pain as the medics run on to the field. Still await the further update. Seems like he's okay to continue.

EBFC 0-0 NEUFC '27

A cross comes in from the left from Bipin and it almost deflects it from the Highlanders' defender Zabaco and in their own net. However, it goes wide and it goes for a corner.

EBFC 0-0 NEUFC '35

Nandhakumar's header goes over the bar after a neat, pin-point cross finds the Indian forward. Soon after, Miguel takes a shot from the left side of the box but is off the mark.

EBFC 0-0 NEUFC '40

Nandhakumar attempts to find Ezzejjari with a low cross from the right but his final ball is not good. And we have the half-time whistle.

EBFC 0-0 NEUFC

We are away in the second-half at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Scores are 0-0 at the moment.

Bipin puts his running shoes on as he chases a long ball. He takes his time and spots Miguel’s run, and tees up to him. The Brazilian dispatches a first-time shot and forces a save from Gurmeet.

EBFC 0-0 NEUFC '51

Barring a few moments, the game has been a slow-burner. No action and this game yet to produce a prolific moment.

EBFC 0-0 NEUFC '57

Nandha is subbed off by the EBFC management as Edmund Lalrindika makes way to the pitch. The Highlanders though have a worry of their own with Jithin down on the pitch and in need of attention.

EBFC 0-0 NEUFC '60

And finally we have a goal in this game! It's Youssef Ezzejjari, their new recruit and the Spanish star does not disappoint. Jeakson finds Bipin, who swings a cross inside the box and the Spanish international heads in with no mistake.

EBFC 1-0 NEUFC '65

NorthEast United wilting away as EBFC go 2-0 up in the match. Youssef Ezzejjari has sent the support inside the stadium into delirium. Edmund Lalrindika finds the Spanish star and the latter makes no mistake to push it past the NEUFC goalie.

EBFC 2-0 NEUFC '70

15 mins before we hit FT and NorthEast United need to find some spark and a goal, if they are to get back in this contest. Benali is not happy on the sidelines and knows his players have been outperformed by the hosts.

EBFC 2-0 NEUFC '75

NorthEast win two corners on the trot but they don't threaten the EBFC goal as the pressure is eased out.

EBFC 2-0 NEUFC '82

NEUFC make two subs as Biadika, Dinesh come in for Asheer, Redeem.

EBFC 2-0 NEUFC '86

EBFC add cherry on the cake with a third goal and seal victory with a goal from Miguel Figueira.

EBFC 3-0 NEUFC '90+2

A brace from Ezzejjari and Miguel hand East Bengal a 3-0 win against NorthEast United FC in their opening ISL 2025-26 clash.