In an electrifying encounter between the home team, SC East Bengal, and the away side, Bengaluru FC, it was SC East Bengal who managed to pull a close 2-1 victory in the Indian Super League. Bengaluru FC will rue their missed chances, but credit must be handed to SC East Bengal for a resilient performance.

SC East Bengal's scoring began early in the first half as they netted a goal in the 18th minute. However, Bengaluru FC managed to get back into the game with a well-timed strike in the second half at the 59'48" mark. SC East Bengal, however, did not let this faze them and displayed immense character by scoring the decisive goal in the 72nd minute.

While both teams had 5 corner kicks each, suggesting a balanced share of attacking play, the home team was more disciplined with just one offside compared to none from Bengaluru FC. The adherence to maintaining the defensive line while attacking effectively was instrumental in SC East Bengal’s final outcome.

Moving onto the disciplinary stats of the game, there was a total of 8 yellow cards given, with SC East Bengal receiving 5 and Bengaluru FC getting 3. The home team seemed to bear the brunt of the referee's decisions, particularly in the second half where they received four yellows despite leading the game. This card count indicates intense and sometimes reckless challenges from both sides.

Despite the considerable number of yellows, this didn’t escalate into any dismissals, as neither team had a player sent off. But it might be a point of concern for SC East Bengal moving forward as they would want to control their discipline to avoid being a man down in future games.

In summary, this clash offered everything a football enthusiast can ask for – goals, intensity, and a mix of disciplined and attacking football. The ability of SC East Bengal to maintain their lead in the face of mounting challenges was the defining factor in this match. Their defensive shape played a significant role in curbing Bengaluru FC's attacking strategies, contributing majorly to their win. Bengaluru FC, although not victorious, provided a solid contest and will reflect on this game as one filled with missed opportunities.

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