I League 2018/19: East Bengal’s title hopes likely to an end after they drew against Aizawl FC

XtraTime Web Desk: East Bengal’s title run likely to end here as they drew 1-1 against Aizawl FC in front of their home crowd.

The visitors took the lead in the 23 rd minute of the game as Leonce Dodoz Zikahi scored the goal from a through ball.

East Bengal defence had no answer to it as they were trying to trap the off- side.

Super sub-Samad Ali Mallik assisted Enrique Esqueda to get the equaliser for the red and golds.

Aizawl defender Kareem Nurain got the marching order in the 68 th minute as he kicked East Bengal striker Jobby Justin from behind.

Kromah’s goal was disallowed as he obstructed East Bengal Goalkeeper Rakshit Dagar from releasing the ball.

The home side tried again and again to score the winner but failed as Aizwal defenders were alert. In the dying minutes, Jobby had a free header but it hit the bar.