East Bengal vs FC Goa ISL 2024-25 Highlights | Borja Herrera's hat-trick hands East Bengal their third defeat | East Bengal FC 2-3 FC Goa
Read the highlights of the East Bengal vs FC Goa football match in ISL 2024-25 in Kolkata as Borja Herrera's hat-trick handed East Bengal their third defeat.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of the Indian Super League 2024-25 as we bring you live updates of East Bengal vs FC Goa match at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Buildup
The Red and Gold brigade will look to earn their first points of the league in their first home fixture of the season. The Ultras faced two tough defeats against Bengaluru FC and Kerala Blasters FC in the first two games of the season. Meantime, Manolo Marquez'es team could only manage one point from the two games so far. The Gaurs faced a defeat against Jamshedpur FC and then drew against Mohammedan Sporting Club in matchweek number 2.
FC Goa have always dominated the team from Kolkata in 9 games they have faced eachother. They have won five times and scored in eight games against East Bengal. Meantime, East Bengal won twice and have drawn two times as well.
This is Koushik Biswas with the buildup for you. Later Soumit Bhattacharya will bring you all the real-time updates of the match from our web desk.
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LIVE Updates
Sep 27, 2024, 4:04 PM
Full time | East Bengal FC 2-3 FC Goa
FC Goa clinch their maiden victory in ISL 2024-25 defeating East Bengal FC by 3-2 in a spine-chilling encounter at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. Borja Herrera registers the first hat-trick of this ISL season to hand East Bengal their third loss in three games this season. Cuadrat's horrifying stint as East Bengal coach this season continues and he faces 'go-back' slogans made by the fuming East Bengal home crowd.
Carl McHugh is sent off after receiving a second yellow card and FC Goa is down to 10 men.
Sep 27, 2024, 3:33 PM
79' | Substitution for East Bengal
Out: Mark Zonthanpuia
In: Aman CK
Sep 27, 2024, 3:30 PM
71' | Borja Herrera completes his Hat-trick!
Borja Herrera completes his hat-trick and the first hattrick of this season with a powerful shot from inside the box.
Sep 27, 2024, 3:29 PM
69' | Substitution for FC Goa
Out: Rowllin Borges
In: Sahil Tavora
Sep 27, 2024, 3:28 PM
69' | Boris misses am unbelievable chance!
Boris misses a 1v1 scoring opportunity against Debjit as he puts is just off the target.
Sep 27, 2024, 3:24 PM
65' | Hijazi blocks Borja!
Hijazi puts his body on the line to block Borja Herrera's shot from an open space in the box.
Sep 27, 2024, 3:24 PM
64' | Substitutions for East Bengal FC
Out: Jerry, Nandhakumar
In: David Lalhlansanga, Sayan Banerjee
Sep 27, 2024, 3:22 PM
62' | Substitution for FC Goa
Out: Brison Fernandes
In: Muhammed Nemil
Sep 27, 2024, 3:20 PM
60' | Dejan's effort goes wide again!
Dejan attempts another powerful strike from outside the box but it goes wide again.
Sep 27, 2024, 3:18 PM
58' | Dejan's effort goes inches off the post!
Goa's Dejan Drazic's curling strike goes inches off the target!
Sep 27, 2024, 3:11 PM
52' | Series of threats from East Bengal attackers
East Bengal plays 3 back-to-back crosses in the opponent's box but none of those comes to be fruitful.
Sep 27, 2024, 3:09 PM
48' | Debjit collects the danger
Debjit collects the ball from a shot attempted by Borja that ends up in Debjit's gloves.
Sep 27, 2024, 3:06 PM
47' | Borja tries a long-ranger from the midfield
Borja attempts a heroic long-ranger from near the center circle (more than 35 yards) as Debjit is not in position but the shot hits the roof of the net.
Sep 27, 2024, 3:03 PM
The second half is underway!
Sep 27, 2024, 3:03 PM
Half-time Substitution: East Bengal
Out: Naorem Mahesh
In: PV Vishnu
Sep 27, 2024, 2:49 PM
45+2' | Half-time whistle blows!
A thrilling first half comes to an end. FC Goa will enter the second half with a 2-1 lead at half-time.
Sep 27, 2024, 2:47 PM
45' | 2 minutes of added Time announced
2 minutes of added time is announced in the first half.
Sep 27, 2024, 2:46 PM
45' | Cleiton puts it wide!
Cleiton Silva's right-footed strike goes off target.
Sep 27, 2024, 2:45 PM
44' | Drazic caught offside
Dejan Drazic is caught offside, the flag is up.
Sep 27, 2024, 2:44 PM
42' | Yellow card for Carl McHugh
FC Goa's Carl McHugh receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
Sep 27, 2024, 2:42 PM
40' | Best chance for East Bengal so far gets wasted
Cleitin Silva fails to intercept a minus from Naorem and Goa defence clears the looming danger.
Sep 27, 2024, 2:37 PM
34' | Yellow card for Hector Yuste
Hector Yuste of East Bengal receives the first yellow of the match.
Sep 27, 2024, 2:34 PM
33' | Borja takes an attempt
Borja Herrera attempts a long-ranger but it is too weak to be on the target.
Sep 27, 2024, 2:28 PM
28' | Madih Talal scores for East Bengal
Madih Talal scores the penalty with a calming strike that ends up in the bottom left corner, and East Bengal is back in the game!
When the pressureโs on, Talal steps up & delivers! ๐ช
Madih Talal earns a penalty for East Bengal as Tamang fouls him in the box.
Sep 27, 2024, 2:22 PM
20' | Borja Herrera scores AGAIN!
Borja Herrera scores his second following a pass delivered by Boris as Boris makes a brilliant recovery beating Hijazi Maher. FC Goa is 2-0 up in 20 minutes.
FC Goa makes another record with Borja's second goal!
Borjaโs brace goes straight into the record books as FC Goa becomes the first ISL team to hit the milestone of 350 goals! โฝ๏ธ๐คฉ pic.twitter.com/efKpQUBlXv
Cleiton Silva gets caught in offside though he makes a good pass to Naorem Mahesh who ran into the opponent's box.
Sep 27, 2024, 2:18 PM
16' | Boris caught Offside
Boris Thangjam sprints into the opponent's half but the assistant referee raises the flag.
Sep 27, 2024, 2:17 PM
16' | East Bengal earn their first corner.
Nandhakumar's effort gets denied close to the corner and EB earn their first corner.
Sep 27, 2024, 2:14 PM
12' | FC Goa puts it in!
Borja Herrera scores against his previous team with a long-ranger grounded kick that ended up in East Bengal's net following a ball punched away by Debjit.
FC Goa | Goa will miss the goalscorer from their last match, Armando Sadiku, due to an injury.
East Bengal FC | East Bengal will have to face FC Goa without the service of their main striker, Dimitrios Diamantakos. Another foreigner, Saul Crespo is already announced to be out.
Sep 27, 2024, 12:35 PM
East Bengal FC vs FC Goa | Head-to-head stats
East Bengal FC and FC faced off 9 times against each other across all competitions, and FC Goa won 5 times. East Bengal managed to win 2 times and the rest 2 matches were drawn. FC Goa has beaten East Bengal in all of their last 4 meetings.
Sep 27, 2024, 12:21 PM
Tonight's venue | Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata
Sep 27, 2024, 12:19 PM
Streaming details
East Bengal and FC Goa fans can watch the match live on Sports 18 3 channel on television. Moreover, they can stream the match live on Jio Cinema app and website
ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format: Everything you need to know
Bengaluru FC, Jamshedpur FC, NorthEast United FC and Mumbai City FC will compete in the ISL playoffs. Here is everything you need to know about ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format.
Following a tight contention in the league stage to seal passage into theIndian Super League 2024-25 knockout phase, six teams have secured their appearance for the playoffs.
The league stage of 2024-25 ended with a dead-rubber game on Wednesday as Kerala Blasters and Hyderabad FC shared the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate.
The Mariners successfully defended their ISL League Shield as well, becoming the first-ever team in ISL history to achieve this feat, having earned a record 56 points in 24 matches.
Jamshedpur FC and NorthEast United FC also booked their places in the playoffs. NorthEast United FC secured the fourth spot with 38 points in 24 games, whereas Jamshedpur FC finished in fifth place with the same points, but fell short in the goal difference.
The sixth and final playoff spot was clinched by Mumbai City FC, with 36 points in 24 games following a 2-0 victory against Bengaluru FC in the final match of the regular season.
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Bengaluru FC, NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC all finished with 38 points after 24 games. For teams that have the same number of points, their head-to-head record is considered first. If their head-to-head results are tied at 1-1 or if they have drawn, then goal difference is taken into account.
According to this rule, Bengaluru FC had a win and a draw against Northeast United FC, which is why they are ranked above. Jamshedpur FC also has the points as Bengaluru and NorthEast, but their head-to-head record is lower, which is why they are placed below the other two.
ISL Playoffs Format
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The top six teams from the league stage qualify for the playoffs, with the top two teams ensuring a direct place in the two-legged semi-finals.
Additionally, the team that finishes at the top of the table after the league stage wins the League Shield and secures a place in the group phase of the AFC Champions League Two.
The four teams that finish in the third to sixth positions will compete for a spot in the semi-finals through a playoff round. Notably, the playoffs are decided in a single-legged knockout game which is played in the home ground of the team that finished higher on the leaderboard.
To award some deserving advantage to the third and fourth placed teams in the league stage, the third-placed team takes on the sixth-placed side, whereas the fourth-placed and fifth-placed team meet in the other playoff.
The winners of the play-offs will advance to the semi-finals and will compete against the first two teams for a place in the ISL 2024-25 Final.
ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures
Mumbai City won the ISL Cup in the 2023-24 season. (Image Credit | MCFC)
Pending an official confirmation, ISL 2024-25 playoffs are likely to be played on March 29 and 30, whereas the semifinals are scheduled for the first week of April.
According to reports, the first legs of the semi-finals are supposed to be played on April 2 and 3; and the return legs will take place on April 6 and 7, respectively.
However, here are the confirmed match-ups in the ISL 2024-25 Playoffs.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the most crucial encounter of the last match-week between Bengaluru FC and Mumbai City FC at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru FC have already qualified for the play-offs, currently positioned fourth with 38 points in 23 matches. On the other hand, Mumbai City FC need to earn a point tonight to secure their qualification, as they are in the seventh position, having accumulated 33 points in 23 matches.
Tonight, both teams will take the field for their last league stage outing for the 2024-25 season. So, sit back and enjoy the match as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.
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Odisha FC crash out, as Mumbai secure all three points to go past the Juggernauts and finish the sixth position!
Mar 11, 2025, 3:55 PM
90'+7' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT BFC 0-2 MCFC
Mar 11, 2025, 3:53 PM
90'+3' | Substitutions for Mumbai City FC
In: Thaer Krouma, Bipin Singh
Out: Jorge Ortiz, Vikram Pratap Singh
Mar 11, 2025, 3:52 PM
90' | 6 minutes of stoppage time announced
Mar 11, 2025, 3:51 PM
90' | Sublime block by Salah!
Sahil attempted to grab the long ball but slipped it on the other way, as Vikram found the ball on the right, but his strike was supremely blocked by Salah on the line!
Mar 11, 2025, 3:50 PM
90' | Brilliant save from Sahil!
Ortiz found a ball inside the six-yard box following an error from Roshan. but Sahil stayed tall and made a huge save to deny Ortiz from striking it.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:47 PM
89' | Yellow for Roshan
Naorem Roshan Singh is shown a yellow for a foul.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:46 PM
88' | Mendez is cautioned
Edgar Mendez receives a booking for a tough foul.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:44 PM
85' | Save from Sahil!
Sahil Poonia executed a brilliant save diving down to the ground, as Sahil Panwar made a clearance on the second ball.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:43 PM
85' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Soham Varshneya
Out: Suresh Wangjam
Mar 11, 2025, 3:43 PM
84' | Chance for Mumbai!
Vikram Pratap fired into the box but his strike soared past the left post.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:41 PM
83' | Chance for Bengaluru
Shivaldo's header came unfruitful but Shivaldo's quick strike from close to the six-yard box went wide off the right post.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:38 PM
79' | What an effort from Vikram!
Vikram Pratap unleashed a blistering strike from the right that traveled a long distance before striking the crossbar following a fingertip touch from Sahil Poonia!
Mar 11, 2025, 3:35 PM
76' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Mohamed Salah
Out: Namgyal Bhutia
Mar 11, 2025, 3:31 PM
73' | Substitutions for Mumbai City FC
In: Sahil Panwar, Jayesh Rane
Out: Nathan Rodrigues, Brandon Fernandes
Mar 11, 2025, 3:30 PM
72' | Fanai is booked
Fanai gets booked for a foul.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:26 PM
67' | So close for Mendez!
Sunil Chhetri headed the ball in toward Mendez, who sprinted in one on one position against Lachenpa, but fired his strike just inches wide off the far post.
So close for the Blues!
Mar 11, 2025, 3:20 PM
61' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Shivaldo Singh
Out: Vinith Venkatesh
Mar 11, 2025, 3:19 PM
60' | Substitution for Mumbai City FC
In: Jon Toral
Out: Nikos Karelis
Mar 11, 2025, 3:16 PM
55' | Chance for Ortiz
Ortiz attempted a quick strike from inside the box, but got blocked immediately.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:03 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 11, 2025, 3:03 PM
Half-time substitution | Bengaluru FC
In: Sivasakthi Narayanan
Out: Ryan Williams
Mar 11, 2025, 2:48 PM
45'+4' | Here goes the half-time whistle! | HT BFC 0-2 MCFC
Mar 11, 2025, 2:46 PM
45' | 3 minutes of added time announced
Mar 11, 2025, 2:46 PM
45' | Great deny from Lachenpa!
Lachenpa made a timely outing to deny Sunil Chhetri from having a strike while close to the goal following a brilliant long ball.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:42 PM
42' | Yellow for Ryan
Ryan Williams is shown the yellow for a nasty foul.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:38 PM
38' | Goal. Karelis scores. | BFC 0-2 MCFC
Nikos Karelis converted it with a powerful strike from the spot as the ball fired in through the right-bottom corner.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:36 PM
36' | Penalty for Mumbai!
Jovanovic shielded Karelis inside the box, as the striker fell down and very shockingly, the referee called for a penalty!
Very, very poor decision!
Mar 11, 2025, 2:32 PM
29' | Chance for Mumbai
Brandon Fernandes had an attempt from a distance, but got blocked.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:27 PM
26' | Great block from Tiri!
Ryan Williams unleashed a strike from just the edge of the box, but Tiri threw himself on the line to execute a masterful block!
Mar 11, 2025, 2:22 PM
21' | Slowdown
The game has mostly been played in the middle of the park for the last ten minutes, resulting in a slower approach from both sides.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:12 PM
11' | Save from Sahil
Vicious grounded pass from Vikram from the right flank, but Sahil Poonia made a great save to punch the ball away, denying Karelis from a tap-in.
Mar 11, 2025, 2:09 PM
8' | GOALLL! Chhangte scores! | BFC 0-1 MCFC
Jorge Ortiz chipped the ball powerfully from inside the box, which rattled the crossbar, but Karelis' header from the rebound went to the other way. However, Chhangte made no mistake in slotting the ball home from the right!
Mar 11, 2025, 2:07 PM
5' | Offside
Chhangte and Brandon combined up front and found the back of the net as well, but the goal is disallowed due to offside.
Mumbai City FC is currently in seventh place with 33 points and needs just a draw to surpass Odisha FC, who is in sixth place with the same number of points, and qualify for the playoffs. However, the Islanders have not won any of their last four matches, recording two draws and two losses. Meanwhile, the Blues have secured a spot in the top six and are presently in fourth place with 38 points from 23 games.
Mar 11, 2025, 11:53 AM
Earlier this season
On 2 October 2024, Mumbai City and Bengaluru shared a point apiece in a goalless stalemate at the Mumbai Football Arena in Mumbai.
Mar 11, 2025, 11:49 AM
Tonight's venue | Sree Kanteerava Stadium
Mar 11, 2025, 11:49 AM
How to watch the match?
The live telecast of the match will be available on the Star Sports network in India. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.
Hello and welcome to another live coverage of Indian football as we continue bringing you all the live updates of the Indian Super League 2024-25. This evening, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the thrilling encounter between NorthEast United FC and East Bengal FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.
NorthEast United are currently positioned fifth on the leaderboard with 35 points in 23 games. On the total contrary, East Bengal are positioned eighth, having earned 28 points in 23 matches.
This evening, both teams will take the field for the last league stage game of the 2024-25 season. However, the Highlanders will look to progress on the league table, whereas the Red and Gold Brigade have nothing to lose, as they are already out of the qualification race.
So, sit back and enjoy the match as Sportz Point provides you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary tonight.
This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.
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LIVE Updates
Mar 8, 2025, 1:30 PM
ISL 2024-25 table after this game
NorthEast and East Bengal wrap up their ISL 2024-25 league stage campaign.
Debjit punched the ball away, as East Bengal's defensive error led the ball to Bemammer. The Moroccan midfielder fired the ball into the net with a powerful right-footed strike from a distance!
Mar 8, 2025, 1:13 PM
84' | Second yellow for Tanmay
Tanmay Das gets the second yellow for committing another foul, and he is sent off.
East Bengal are down to ten men.
Mar 8, 2025, 1:09 PM
78' | GOAL. Ajaraie converts! | NEUFC 3-0 EBFC
Alaaeddine Ajaraie has completed his brace, as his low strike from the spot beat Debjit through the bottom-right corner.
Mar 8, 2025, 1:06 PM
76' | Penalty for NorthEast!
Tanmoy Das seemingly fouled Alaaeddine Ajaraie inside the penalty area, as the referee whistled for a penalty!
Well, the TV replay clearly shows it was a minimal connection. That cannot be a penalty.
Another unfair decision against the Kolkata giants.
Mar 8, 2025, 1:04 PM
75' | Substitutions for East Bengal
In: Sayan Banerjee, Anandhu Nambrath Sundran
Out: Hira Mondal, PV Vishnu
Mar 8, 2025, 1:02 PM
73' | Close chance for Guillermo!
Guillermo Fernandez found himself in a one on one situation with Debjit, but his strike went inches off the far post!
Mar 8, 2025, 12:59 PM
66' | Yellow for Tanmoy
Tanmoy Das received a booking.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:58 PM
Milestone alert!
Alaaeddine Ajaraie becomes the fourth footballer in the Indian Super League history to score against every opposition in a single season.
Miku, Kalu Uche and Coro previously achieved this feat.
Macarton headed the ball on target, but the second ball was taken down by Macarton with his hand. Debjit made a save but the rebound was powerfully slotted in by Ajaraie!
However, this was a clear handball and East Bengal players also appealed strongly, but the goal stands.
It is another unfair decision against East Bengal.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:54 PM
65' | Debjit stays resilient!
Bemammer took a first-time grounded strike that was well-stopped by Debjit!
Nestor Albiach has found the breakthrough for NorthEast!
Ajaraie backheeled a pass to Tondonba running on the left, who delivered a low cross inside the box that was slotted inside with a swift touch from Nestor Albiach.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:45 PM
56' | Another great stop from Debjit!
Nestor Albiach chipped the ball from inside a crowd on the right, but Debjit made a huge stop on a full stretch!
Mar 8, 2025, 12:40 PM
51' | Yellow for Suman
Suman Dey received a booking for a foul.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:39 PM
50' | Chance for NorthEast
Parthib Gogoi entered the box from the left, as he cut inside and attempted a shot, but the ball soared over the crossbar!
Mar 8, 2025, 12:38 PM
46' | Second half begins
Mar 8, 2025, 12:34 PM
Half-time substitutions | NorthEast United
In: Parthib Gogoi, Robin Yadav
Out: Mayakkannan, Sumit Rathi
Mar 8, 2025, 12:19 PM
45'+4' | The half-time whistle is blown | HT NEUFC 0-0 EBFC
Mar 8, 2025, 12:17 PM
45'+1' | Good effort from Jesin
Jesin TK dribbled past the opposition defender to cut inside and slotted a left-footed shot from the right, but it went over the crossbar.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:16 PM
45' | 3 minutes of added time announced
Mar 8, 2025, 12:15 PM
44' | Chance for East Bengal
Cleiton cut NorthEast's defence in halves with a forward pass from the top of the box, which was followed by David, but he fell down as Mirshad came forward to make a collection.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:12 PM
41' | Marvellous save from Mirshad!
PV Vishnu received the long ball from Hira Mondal from the down the middle. Vishnu entered the penalty area from the left as he cut inside and unleashed a right-footed inswing curler that was punched over the crossbar by Mirshad!
Such brilliance from both Vishnu and Mirshad!
Mar 8, 2025, 12:10 PM
40' | Chance for NorthEast
Ajaraie tried to test his luck with a quick and powerful strike, but the ball got deflected.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:07 PM
37' | Good stop from Debjit
The long-ranger effort from Nestor Albiach from a distance was calmly stopped and grabbed by the East Bengal custodian.
Mar 8, 2025, 12:03 PM
32' | What a save from Debjit!
Ajaraie delivered a vicious cross from the left, as Nestor Albiach got to the end of it to power an on-target header. Debjit stopped the shot from going in with a brilliant punch, sending the ball over the crossbar!
Mar 8, 2025, 12:02 PM
32' | Easy catch for Mirshad
This time Cleiton kept his shot on target, but Mirshad made a routine collection.
Mar 8, 2025, 11:56 AM
25' | So close for Guillermo!
Receiving a long ball from the middle of the park, Guillermo followed it up to the touchline and slotted a strike, but the ball only went past the target.
Lucky survival for East Bengal!
Mar 8, 2025, 11:53 AM
22' | Yellow for Dinesh
Dinesh Singh gets booked for a foul.
Mar 8, 2025, 11:53 AM
22' | Off target from Cleiton
Cleiton Silva soared the set-piece free-kick just inches over the crosspiece.
Mar 8, 2025, 11:52 AM
17' | Chance for East Bengal
David unleashed an ambitious long-ranger from the left, but the ball went too high over the crossbar!
Mar 8, 2025, 11:44 AM
13' | Chance for Bemammer
Dinesh headed the ball into the box from the right, which was anticipated by Bemammer in the center of the box, but his acrobatic volleyed effort went over the target.
Mar 8, 2025, 11:43 AM
12' | Wide from Nestor
Nestor Albiach attempted a strike following a second ball off a free-kick move, but his shot deflected off the opposition defence.
Mar 8, 2025, 11:38 AM
7' | Great block from Debjit
Following a corner, Dinesh Singh tried to find the back of the net with a grounded strike from the left, but Debjit Majumder made a crucial save.
On November 29th, 2024, East Bengal FC defeated NorthEast United 1-0 in the reverse fixture at the VYBK in Kolkata. Dimitrios Diamantakos scored the only goal, whereas East Bengal's Lalchungnunga and NorthEast's Bemammer both were sent off in the heated game.
Mar 8, 2025, 8:16 AM
Looking to end the campaign on a high
Coach Bino and Jesin spoke about the squad's determination to end our #ISL campaign on a positive note! ๐ฏ
Football fans in India can watch the game in ISL 2024-25 on Star Sports Network, Sports18 3 TV Channel, the JioHotstar App, and the JioHotstar website.
East Bengal 0-1 FK Arkadag AFC Challenge League 2024-25 Match Report: East Bengal face defeat in the first leg of the Quarter-final tie in Kolkata
Following an early strike from Arkadag's Gurbanov, East Bengal failed to pull things off in the first leg of the AFC Challenge League 2024-25 quarter-finals in Kolkata on Wednesday.
East Bengal FC faced a narrow 0-1 defeat against FK Arkadag in the first of the AFC Challenge League 2024-25 Quarter-final tie in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Arkadag's Gurbanov had drawn the first blood in the opening minutes, which was enough for the Turkmen side to snatch a narrow 1-0 victory. On the other hand, the Kolkata giants failed to pull off a goal in the first leg, and will face Arkadag in the reverse fixture with a one-goal deficit.
๐ ๐ | ๐ฎ๐ณ East Bengal 0๏ธโฃ-1๏ธโฃ FC Arkadag ๐น๐ฒ
East Bengal head coach Oscar Bruzon named five foreigners in the starting line-up for the clash against Arkadag. The Turkmen champions, in fact, have no foreign players in their squad and fielded an entirely Turkmen eleven.
Although East Bengal started things in a slow composure, Richard Celis and Rafael Messi Bouli combined up in the front to create some threat, but the team faced an early setback in the 10th minute of the game.
Yazgylych Gurbanov anticipated the ball in a sudden revival by Durdiyev Didar from the midfield, as the Arkadag midfielder slotted the ball home through the left-bottom corner with a precise grounded strike.
Richard Celis in action against Arkadag. (Image Credit | EBFC on X)
East Bengal quickly tried to buckle up and managed some scoring opportunities in the upcoming minutes. However, despite multiple entries in the final third, East Bengal failed to open the account against a robust Arkadag defence.
Lalchungnunga delivered a vicious cross from the left in the 21st minute of the game, which was punched away by Arkadag keeper Charyyev Rasul, denying East Bengal attackers in the final third. East Bengal received two back-to-back opportunities from corners in the 40th minute, but the set-pieces went wasted.
Messi Bouli had put up efforts in the final third. (Image Credit | ISL Website)
Meanwhile, Gurbanov had a chance to extend the lead in the 45th minute of the game, but Gill stayed alert to deny a swift header.
Messi Bouli had an opportunity in the added minutes, but failed to convert it, as the opening half ended with East Bengal trailing 0-1.
East Bengal continued to find the breakthrough in the second half
Saul Crespo had some chances in the second half. (Image Credit | EBFC on X)
Bruzonโs team tried to capitalize on space in the second half, with Saul Crespo and Naorem Mahesh Singh in midfield, and Raphael Messi Bouli accompanying Dimitrios Diamantakos up front. Unfortunately, the lack of precision in the final third led to the heartbreaking defeat against Arkadag.
Saul Crespo had two chances to equalize in the 71st minute, but his first shot was blocked, and the second missed the target as the East Bengal skipper was almost down to the ground. PV Vishnu, who has been impactful this season, replaced Celis and had a chance to score but soared the ball over the crosspiece in the 75th minute.
Despite Bruzon's efforts in bringing on Silva and Nishu Kumar, the FC Arkadag defenders effectively limited East Bengal's scoring opportunities. The final chance came again for Crespo, set up by Vishnuโs cutback, but FC Arkadag goalkeeper Charyyev Rasul reacted quickly to deny him.
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Arkadag will host East Bengal in the Nusay Stadium in Ashgabat on March 12th for the return leg to seal the passage for the semi-finals of the inaugural AFC Challenge League 2024-25.
AIFF confirms Super Cup to return to Bhubaneswar in April 2025
AIFF has confirmed that Super Cup is set to return to Bhubaneswar in April 2025, with tentative dates from April 18 to 27, pending official confirmation.
The 2025 edition of the AIFFSuper Cupwill be hosted at Bhubaneswar in Odisha, likely in the second week of April. The event is the premier annual Indian football cup tournament, and this will be the second consecutive Super Cup tournament in the state of Odisha.
AIFF have also announced the tentative dates for the competition to be planned between April 18 and 27, but the official confirmation is yet to arrive.
AIFF confirms the venue and tentative dates for Super Cup 2025
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This will be the fifth edition of the tournament and is open to the two top divisions of Indian football, featuring the Indian Super League and the I-League, respectively.
The Super Cup replaced the Federation Cup in 2018, and three of the last four editions have taken place in Bhubaneswar.
In 2024, the tournament was a 16-team competition and featured all 12 teams from the Indian Super League and four teams from the I-League. It started with the group stage and progressed to a 4-team knockout tournament.
Although the format and the final dates of the 2025 edition of this tournament are yet to be announced, there are speculations of changing the format in the upcoming editions. The winner of this tournament will also qualify for the qualifiers of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Two, the second division of the Asian club football competition.
โฝ The 2025 Super Cup is heading back to Bhubaneswar, Odisha! ๐๐ฅ
Reports suggest that India's premier club football tournament will take place in the second week of April, marking Odishaโs second consecutive year as host.
Anilkumar Prabhakaran, the General Secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), said the following to Sportstar:
Yes, the tournament will happen in Bhubaneswar, but the other details (exact dates and format) have not been decided yet. It will be finalised in the next few days
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