SC East Bengal kick-started the new year on a bright note as they defeated Odisha FC 3-1 to bag their first win in the Indian Super League here at the GMC Stadium on Sunday.
First-half goals from Anthony Pilkington (12`) and Jacques Maghoma (39`) put SCEB ahead before substitute Bright Enobakhare (88`), making his ISL debut, joined the party late on. Diego Mauricio (90`) scored the 100th goal of the ISL season but it proved to be a consolation as Odisha saw their winless run continue.
Raju Gaikwad was among the two changes made by SCEB while Odisha named an unchanged eleven from their 2-2 draw against NorthEast United.Both sides created chances in the first half but it was SCEB who converted them and deservedly headed into the break with a two-goal cushion.
The opening goal arrived early in the 12th minute, through a set-piece. Gaikwad took a throw-in and directed it to the far post. It bounced once and fell to Pilkington, who rose above Gaurav Bora, before burying…
