East Bengal FC and Punjab SC ended their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 match in a goalless draw at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Despite the absence of goals, both teams had numerous attempts, with a total of 29 shots and seven saves. East Bengal FC remains at the top of the table with 22 points from 11 matches, while Punjab SC climbs to sixth place with 19 points from the same number of matches. East Bengal’s Prabhsukhan Singh was named Player of the Match.
Punjab SC started brightly, with captain Dani Ramírez coming close to scoring in the sixth minute with a long-range effort. The visitors showed composure in possession, led by Ramírez in midfield and supported by Kipgen’s intelligent movements. East Bengal gradually found their rhythm, utilizing the width effectively through midfielders Bipin Singh and PV Vishnu, but Punjab’s defense, organized by Bijoy V and Khaiminthang Lhungdim, remained solid.
In the 30th minute, East Bengal had a clear chance to score as Bipin Singh was released behind the defense by a precise pass from Miguel Figueira, but Punjab’s goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh made a crucial save. The first half ended with both teams evenly matched in possession and opportunities, with speculative efforts from Punjab and East Bengal’s resilience in defense.
After the break, Punjab SC dominated play, with Kipgen and Ramírez testing East Bengal’s goalkeeper Gill. A notable moment came in the 53rd minute when Singamayum’s header was saved by Gill. Despite Punjab’s pressure, East Bengal’s defense, led by Sibille and Ali, held firm. East Bengal responded with controlled possession and had a chance in the 75th minute when Figueira hit the post with a curling shot.
As the match neared its end, both teams pushed for a winner cautiously. East Bengal’s Rashid attempted a long-range shot in the 90th minute that hit the crossbar, denying them a late victory. Despite a frantic finish, neither team could break the deadlock, and the match ended in a draw.
