Late strikes propel East Bengal past Chennaiyin

East Bengal FC saved its best for the last as two goals in the final quarter from the Kolkata giant consigned Chennaiyin FC to a 1-3 home defeat in the Indian Super League here on Saturday.

Just as the  encounter seemed to be heading towards a stalemate, East Bengal shifted gears when it mattered most.

The visitor went 2-1 up when an unmarked Bipin Singh (83rd minute) applied the easiest of finishing touches after P.V. Vishnu delivered a teasing cross from the left flank. ‘Local boy’ Nandhakumar Sekar (90+6), brought off the bench, put the result beyond doubt in stoppage time, with the foundation for the goal being laid by Miguel Ferreira.