Vasco, Dec 26 : German midfielder Matti Steinmann emerged as the unlikely source of goals for SC East Bengal as the Kolkata side rallied to hold
Vasco, Dec 26: German midfielder Matti Steinmann emerged as the unlikely source of goals for SC East Bengal as the Kolkata side rallied to hold Chennaiyin FC 2-2 in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Tilak Maidan on Saturday. Chennaiyin took the lead twice, through Lallianzuala Chhangte in the 13th minute and Rahim Ali in the 64th minute. However, a brace from Matti Steinmann in the second half saw Robbie Fowler’s side split honours in an exciting encounter. It was East Bengal who started the game on a more aggressive note, winning a couple of corners in the first 10 minutes. But an early goal by their opponents pegged them back. Slovak striker Jakub Sylvestr did the initial groundwork, recovering the ball and diverting it into the path of Chhangte with a deft touch. But from there, it was all Chhangte as he used his pace to stay ahead of the defenders in pursuit.
