A blitz from Yusuf Azzazari propelled East Bengal FC to a dominant 3-0 triumph against NorthEast United in ISL 2025-26 Match 6. Played under the lights at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, the game saw the Spanish debutant score twice in six second-half minutes, with Miguel Ferreira’s late strike completing the rout.
East Bengal coach Oscar Bruzon mixed experience and youth: Jackson Singh partnered Anwar Ali in defense, Lalchungnunga switched to right-back, and Jay Gupta featured left. NorthEast’s Juan Pedro Benali banked on Parthib Gogoi’s flair, aided by Jithin MS and Jairo Semperio’s legs.
The Torchbearers dictated terms early, their high press yielding possession in dangerous areas and wing-back surges aiding Bipin and Nanda Kumar. NorthEast’s speed-based counters lacked the final ball.
Tension built in the first half’s dying embers: Zabaco’s almost-og, Rashid’s bar-clipping volley, and Gurmeet thwarting Ferreira. Goalless at halftime, the momentum swung.
Jithin’s runs sparked NorthEast hopes, but Ferreira’s effort drew a smart stop. Then, at 65′, Jackson’s forward dart fed Bipin, whose delivery was buried by Azzazari’s unmarked header.
The killer blow followed swiftly. Sub Edmund Lalrinfika’s chipped pass deflected kindly for Azzazari to chip Gurmeet exquisitely. In added time, Gupta’s precise through ball unleashed Ferreira, whose left-foot rocket sealed a memorable home debut victory for the Red & Gold faithful.