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Alejandro Menendez - East Bengal deserved to win

East Bengal began their I-League 2019-20 campaign with a 1-1 draw against Real Kashmir in Kalyani on Wednesday.

Marcos De La Espada's 77th minute equaliser cancelled out Gnohere Krizo's first-half strike and earned East Bengal a point in their season opener.

The Red and Golds dominated proceedings throughout 90 minutes and created chances but their inability to convert chances cost them full points against Real Kashmir.

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About his team's performance, East Bengal manager Alejandro Menendez said, "I am very satisfied with the team's performance. I think it was a big game.