SC East Bengal began the new year on a bright note as they defeated Odisha FC 3-1 to get their first victory in this season of Indian Super League (ISL) season 7 . After this victory, SC East Bengal's Md Rafique has set sights on bagging another positive result after the club bagged their first victory in ISL on Sunday.

A website quoted Rafique as saying, "When you put this shirt on, there's no room for excuses. Yes, it's true that such a packed schedule can be tiresome for players. Having said that, you've to overcome it and recover quickly in order to prepare for the next match. We're hopeful of bagging another positive result against FC Goa."

Rafique is a seasoned campaigner on the Indian football circuit. He rose to prominence following his impressive performances against the Kolkata giants in his formative years. In 2014, he signed up for the red-and-gold brigade and became an endearing name to the supporters during his four-year stint there. With Bengal featuring in their first ISL campaign, Rafique is back in the red-and-gold camp after a two-year hiatus and has become an important part of the team. 

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