East Bengal vs Sreenidi Deccan Kalinga Super Cup 2024 Highlights | Hijazi and Siverio's goals seal a 2-1 victory for the Red & Gold Brigade over Sreenidi

The referee blows the full-time whistle and the Red & Gold Brigade have won the match 2-1. East Bengal were comfortable throughout the match except the last 6-7 minutes of the game when Sreenidi put one back. Hijazi and Siveria help East Bengal get a 2-goal lead early in the game. Sreenidi created nothing to put pressure upon East Bengal and it is going to be an exciting Kolkata derby on 19th January.

FT| A crucial victory before the big one! 💥



𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄! ❤️💛#KalingaSuperCup #JoyEastBengal #EastBengalFC #EBSDEC pic.twitter.com/a0I27g0EZv

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) January 14, 2024

William scores from the spot. He sends Gill the wrong way and it's a brilliant finish.

Huge moment in the game as a penalty has been awarded to Sreenidi Deccan. Ajay Chhetri brings down Biyakteyah in the box and it could be a game-changer.

Cleiton Silva's brilliant free-kick is saved by Aryan, who gets up to deny Nandha Kumar again. Then the rebound goes to the far post and Hijazi's header hits the post.

Hijazi Maher is the Player of the Match for his solid defending and the goal he scored to provide East Bengal with an early lead.

Hijazi Maher is leading the backline. Sreenidi are unable to create anything.

The referee stops play after Ajay Chhetri is down in the box.

Kean Lewis and Mayakannan are off. Tluanga and Kuki replace them.

Saul Crespo's shot is punched away by Aryan Lamba. A good shot but well saved by the goalkeeper.

William Alves replaces Juan Castaneda.

Souvik Chakrabarti replaces Javier Siverio.

Cleiton Silva and PV Vishnu combine well on the right and the latter's cross just gets intercepted by Sreenidi. Javier Siverio doesn't get the final touch by an inch.

PV Vishnu replaces Borja. It's not a good sign for East Bengal as they don't have a thick bench to replace a player like Borja.

The card comes out for Ajay who makes a nasty foul.

The East Bengal players are pressing with high intensity but Sreenidi are able to keep the ball and they are getting lots of space in the middle.

It's a decent start by Sreenidi in the second half. They look more calm and more composed in this half.

Lalbiakliana replaces Ambekar for Sreenidi in the second half.

The first half ends with a 2-0 scoreline in favour of East Bengal FC. Hijazi Maher scored the opener and then Siverio doubled the lead with a stunning volley. It was all East Bengal in the first half but Juan Castaneda scored with a header right before the end of the first half which was ruled offside by the referee. It's a controversial decision as the replay shows that the Sreenidi player is onside. Lots of referring decisions have been controversial throughout this campaign and the poor decisions continue.

HT| The boys are giving it their all! ❤️💛



Let's keep the momentum going! 💪#KalingaSuperCup #JoyEastBengal #EastBengalFC #EBSDEC pic.twitter.com/wpnFy16aTa

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) January 14, 2024

Two minutes to be added at the end of the first half.

Juan Castaneda scores with a header but the offside flag goes up. The Sreenidi players the still protesting against the decision, but the decision is not going to be overturned.

This should be a cakewalk for the Red & Gold Brigade from here on.

Maher attempts a long ball toward Cleiton who had made a run in between the defence. The Sreenidi centre-back heads it backward into the path of Siverio who volleys a left-footed shot that takes a deflection before ending into the back of the net.

Just laal-holud love! ❤️💛



2️⃣-0️⃣#KalingaSuperCup #JoyEastBengal #EastBengalFC #EBSDEC pic.twitter.com/uGcM3JwlMU

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) January 14, 2024

Ambekar manages to get past Rakip and get a cutback into the box, but Maher clears the ball.

Nandha fires in from the left wing and shoots toward the far post, but doesn't miss by much.

Pardo plays a beautiful diagonal ball to find Nandha. The winger does well and beat his marker to find Borja at the edge of the box, but the latter shoots high.

Siverio misses by an inch. Beautiful play by East Bengal. Saul Crespo finds Siverio with a defense-splitting pass, but Siverio's shot goes wide, missing the far corner by an inch.

A brilliant cross from the set piece by Nishu Kumar and Hijazi Maher heads it home to provide East Bengal an early lead. Aryan Lamba tries to dink it but the ball ends at the back of the net.

Hijazi's maiden #EastBengalFC goal! ☄️



WHAT A FEELING! 😍#KalingaSuperCup #JoyEastBengal #EBSDEC pic.twitter.com/aQJXGvF8J8

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) January 14, 2024

First corner of the match for East Bengal. Javier Siverio gets the ball following Cleiton Silva's corner but it goes wide.

The fourth match of Group A between East Bengal and Sreenidi Deccan is underway at the Kalinga Stadium.

Fighting for the badge, fighting together! 🫂❤️💛#KalingaSuperCup #JoyEastBengal #EastBengalFC #EBSDEC pic.twitter.com/DIp7GHHTQc

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) January 14, 2024

Also Read: Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Hyderabad FC Kalinga Super Cup 2024 Highlights | An own goal by Jeremy and Petratos' penalty secures the three points for the Mariners over Hyderabad

🔙 at the Kalinga to take on the Deccan Warriors! ⚔️#KalingaSuperCup #JoyEastBengal #EastBengalFC #EBSDEC pic.twitter.com/rzl62bMpcc

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) January 14, 2024

East Bengal FC: 3 changes from the previous game

Prabhsukhan Singh Gill; José Antonio Pardo, Mohammad Rakip, Hijazi Maher, Nishu Kumar, Ajay Chhetri, Saul Crespo, Borja Herrera, Cleiton Silva, Nandhakumar Sekar, Javier Siverio

We have 3️⃣ changes in the lineup for #EBSDEC as Saul, Ajay and Javi start tonight. ⤵️



Watch the match exclusively on JioCinema. Free entry for all at the stadium. 🏟#KalingaSuperCup #JoyEastBengal #EastBengalFC @batery_ai pic.twitter.com/3CtAZXXfyF

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) January 14, 2024

Sreenidi Deccan FC: 6 changes to the starting lineup from the previous game

Aryan Lamba; Ibrahim Sissoko, Pawan Kumar, Kean Lewis, Faysal Shayesteh, David Castaneda, Sajid Dhot, Mayakannan, Eli Sabia, Abhishek Ambekar, Rilwan Hassan

As many as 6️⃣ changes to the Starting XI today to face @eastbengal_fc 👀



A debut for Kean Lewis 🤩 as Castaneda, Mayakkannan, Sissoko, Pawan start with Aryan Lamba in goal 🧤#KalingaSuperCup#SreenidiDeccanFC 🟠🟢 #IndianFootball ⚽ #WeAreSDFC 💪 #ILeague 🏆 #DeccanWarriors ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/Z7GXHfkrGi

— Sreenidi Deccan FC (@sreenidideccan) January 14, 2024

We saw incredible support in #EBHFC! 📢⚡️



Time to turn the Kalinga Stadium 🔴🟡 again!



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— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) January 14, 2024

This was Abishek Goswami bringing you all the LIVE updates of the East Bengal vs Sreenidi Deccan match in the Kalinga Super Cup 2024. Enjoy the highlights and best moments of the game from our LIVE blog. For all the updates of football from around the world, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

The Kalinga Super Cup 2024 kicked off, with East Bengal FC emerging victorious against Hyderabad FC. East Bengal captain, Cleiton Silva scored a magnificent brace, leading his side to a 3-2 win in the Group A opener. Carles Cuadrat's side will come into the match against Sreenidi Deccan as the ultimate favourites with an important match to play for at the Kalinga Stadium.

Meanwhile, Sreenidi registered a defeat against Mohun Bagan in their opening match of the competition. Sreenidi Deccan drew the first blood after William Oliveira converted from the spot but then conceded two goals and eventually, lost the match. It will be a tough challenge on Sunday but if they stop the Red & Gold Brigade from scoring goals, they may achieve something from the game.

• Fixture: East Bengal vs Sreenidi Deccan: Kalinga Super Cup 2024

• Date: January 14

• Time: 7:30 PM (IST)

• Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Odisha

Ready for the next battle 🥊



The #DeccanWarriors ⚔️ take on @eastbengal_fc in their second Group A match of the #KalingaSuperCup 🏆



🏟️ Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar

⏰ 7:30 PM

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— Sreenidi Deccan FC (@sreenidideccan) January 14, 2024

All the matches of the Kalinga Super Cup 2024 including East Bengal vs Sreenidi Deccan will be televised on Sports18 channel in India. Moreover, fans can watch the match on Jio Cinema as well.

Fine-tuning before kick-off! ⚽️⚡️#KalingaSuperCup #JoyEastBengal #EastBengalFC #EBSDEC pic.twitter.com/X9DuXeyCnl

— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) January 14, 2024