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Indian football transfer news: East Bengal sign Jeakson Singh; Mohun Bagan rope in Greg Stewart

In the latest Indian football transfer news, East Bengal FC declared the signing of Indian football team midfielder Jeakson Singh Thounaojam while Mohun Bagan Super Giant roped in Greg Stewart on a one-year deal. 

Jul 19, 2024, 7:51 AM2 min read

Indian football transfer news: East Bengal sign Jeakson Singh; Mohun Bagan rope in Greg Stewart

In the latest Indian football transfer news, East Bengal FC declared the signing of Indian football team midfielder Jeakson Singh Thounaojam on a four-year contract from Kerala Blasters FC on Friday. Meantime, their arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant also roped in Scotland's Greg Stewart on a one-year deal. 

Read Also: Durand Cup 2024: Groups, fixtures, schedule and everything you need to know

Jeakson, the star Indian midfielder had some injury concerns in the last season and was not available for Kerala Blasters for most of the games. A fit and fine Jeakson Singh is probably the best defensive midfielder in the nation at the moment. On the other end, Greg has won two ISL shields for two different Indian clubs and also emerged as the "Player of the Season" in the 2021-22 season while featuring for Jamshedpur FC.

“I am honoured and thrilled to join this historic club. The unwavering support and energy of the East Bengal fans are truly 
inspiring and I look forward to contributing to its rich legacy and giving my best on and off the field for them. Together, we’ll achieve great things and create unforgettable memories in the days to come," Jeakson said on his arrival at the East Bengal Club.

"I had a dream of playing at the Mecca of Indian Football. I know every stadium in India and had success while playing at those stadiums. But the thrill and excitement of playing for a historical and best club in India like Mohun Bagan is something else. I want to thank the team management for giving me an opportunity to play for Mohun Bagan," Greg said after signing for Mohun Bagan SG.

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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.

Mar 13, 2025, 7:45 AM5 min read

ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format: Everything you need to know-sportzpoint.com
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Following a tight contention in the league stage to seal passage into the Indian 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.

Mumbai City FC triumphed 2-0 over Bengaluru on Tuesday in their final league stage encounter this season, becoming the sixth team to book their tickets to the playoffs.

This article offers you everything you need to know about the ISL 2024-25 Playoffs Fixtures and Format.

ISL 2024-25 Playoffs: Teams qualified

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Mohun Bagan SG clinched the league shield for the second consecutive season. (Image Credit | MBSG on X)

Mohun Bagan Super Giant became the first team to qualify for the ISL 2024-25 playoffs after achieving a 1-0 victory against Odisha FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata last month.

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.

Read Also | ISL Stats: 6 records Mohun Bagan broke in ISL 2024-25 so far

FC Goa were the second team to qualify for the playoffs, securing their spot after a 2-0 win against Kerala Blasters last month. The Gaurs guaranteed the second place in the standings with 48 points in 24 games, ensuring their direct entry to the semi-finals.

Bengaluru FC were the third team to reach the playoffs, following a 1-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in February. The Blues finished the regular season in third place, having gathered 38 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.

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

Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super  Giant for second Cup
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.

Match Match Date Kickoff Venue
Knockout 1 Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC 29 March 2025 7:30 PM Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
Knockout 2 NorthEast United FC vs Jamshedpur FC 30 March 2025
7:30 PM Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong
Semi-final 1, first leg
Winner of KO2 vs Mohun Bagan 2 April 2025
7:30 PM TBD
Semi-final 2, first leg
Winner of KO1 vs FC Goa 3 April 2025
7:30 PM TBD
Semi-final 1, second leg
Mohun Bagan vs Winner of KO2 6 April 2025
7:30 PM Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata
Semi-final 2, second leg
FC Goa vs Winner of KO1 7 April 2025
7:30 PM Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa
Final Winner of SF1 vs Winner of SF2 12 April 2025
7:30 PM TBD

*pending further confirmation

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NorthEast United FC vs East Bengal Highlights ISL 2024-25 | Despite two controversial goals, NorthEast run riot over East Bengal | FT NEUFC 4-0 EBFC

Catch the highlights of the NorthEast United FC vs East Bengal match in ISL 2024-25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong.

Mar 8, 2025, 1:29 PM1 min read

NorthEast United FC vs East Bengal LIVE Updates ISL 2024-25 Live Scores, News and Commentary-sportzpoint.com

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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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.

Standings provided by Sofascore

Mar 8, 2025, 1:24 PM

90'+6' | Here goes the final whistle! | FT NEUFC 4-0 EBFC

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Mar 8, 2025, 1:23 PM

90'+4' | Chance for Ajaraie

Ajaraie was eyeing his hat-trick, as he followed Bemammer's long ball on the left, but struck the ball only to rattle the crossbar! 

Mar 8, 2025, 1:19 PM

90' | 5 minutes of stoppage time added on

Mar 8, 2025, 1:19 PM

90' | Substitution for East Bengal

In: Muhammed Roshal

Out: Jesin TK

Mar 8, 2025, 1:18 PM

89' | Off target for Danny

Ajaraie fooled Suman with a beautiful dribbling skill and sent the ball into the box, but Danny's strike went over the crossbar!

Mar 8, 2025, 1:17 PM

87' | Substitutions for NorthEast United

In: Danny Meitei, Arshaf, Bekey Oram

Out: Dinesh Singh, Nestor Albiach, Guillermo Fernandez

Mar 8, 2025, 1:16 PM

86' | GOALLL! Bemammer scores the fourth! | NEUFC 4-0 EBFC

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!

Mar 8, 2025, 12:57 PM

66' | GOALLL! Ajaraie finds the net! | NEUFC 2-0 EBFC

Craziness here at Shillong!

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!

Mar 8, 2025, 12:50 PM

59' | GOALLL! Nestor finally finds the net! | NEUFC 1-0 EBFC

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

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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.

Mar 8, 2025, 11:30 AM

1' | Kick Off!

NorthEast gets things going in Shillong!

Mar 8, 2025, 11:25 AM

Minutes away from the kick-off

Mar 8, 2025, 11:24 AM

Final warm-up

Mar 8, 2025, 10:43 AM

Line-up | East Bengal FC

Starting XI: Debjit Majumder (GK); Suman Dey, Chaku Mandi, Mark Zothanpuia, Nishu Kumar; PV Vishnu, Tanmay Das, Cleiton Silva, Hira Mondal; David Lalhlansanga, Jesin TK

Subs: Aditya, Sundran, Koustav, Sayan, Roshal, Bijay

Head Coach: Oscar Bruzon

Mar 8, 2025, 10:40 AM

Line-up | NorthEast United FC

Starting XI: Mirshad Michu (GK); Redeem Tlang, Soraisham Dinesh Singh, Sumit Rathi, Tondonba Singh; Mohammed Ali Bemammer; Mayakkannan, Noah Albiach, Macarton Nickson; Alaaeddine Ajaraie, Guillermo Fernandez

Subs: Gurmeet, Parthib, Robin, Jithin, Thoi, Bekey, Arshaf, Danny, Samte

Head Coach: Juan Pedro Benali

Mar 8, 2025, 8:21 AM

Earlier this season

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

Mar 8, 2025, 8:16 AM

Determined

Mar 8, 2025, 8:13 AM

Tonight's venue | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong.

Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati

Mar 8, 2025, 8:12 AM

How to watch the match?

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.

Mar 8, 2025, 8:11 AM

Match Details

Match: NorthEast United FC vs East Bengal FC

Date: 8 March 2025

Time: 5:00 pm IST

Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong

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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.

Mar 5, 2025, 6:12 PM4 min read

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-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Debasish Bhaduri/The Hindu)

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.

Early strike from the visitors

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-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Debasish Bhaduri/The Hindu)

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.

Persistent efforts from East Bengal afterwards

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-sportzpoint.com
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.

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-sportzpoint.com
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

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-sportzpoint.com
Saul Crespo had some chances in the second half. (Image Credit | EBFC on X)

Bruzon’s 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 Vishnu’s cutback, but FC Arkadag goalkeeper Charyyev Rasul reacted quickly to deny him.

(Image Credit | Debasish Bhaduri/The Hindu)

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.

Brief Scores

East Bengal FC: Prabhsukhan Singh Gill (GK); Mohammad Rakip (Nishu Kumar), Lalchungnunga, Hector Yuste; Souvik Chakrabarti, Saul Crespo, Jeakson Singh, Naorem Mahesh, Richard Celis (PV Vishnu), Dimitrios Diamantakos (Cleiton Silva), Rafael Messi Bouli

FC Arkadag: Charyyev Rasul, Guychmyrat Annagulyyev, Mekan Saparov, Basimov Abdy, Mammedov Ybrayym, Yazgylych Gurbanov (Enver Annayev), Mirza Beknazarov (Shamammet Hydyrow), Hojayav Resul (Ahmet Atayev), Begench Akmamedov (Velmyrat Ballakov), Durdiyev Didar, Tirkishov Shanazar.

Full-time score | East Bengal FC 0-1 FK Arkadag (Gurbanov 10')

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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.

Mar 5, 2025, 2:47 PM2 min read

AIFF confirms Super Cup to return to Bhubaneswar in April 2025-sportzpoint.com
Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.

The 2025 edition of the AIFF Super Cup will 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.

East Bengal FC are the defending champions, having defeated the hosts, Odisha FC, in the final of the 2024 edition. 

AIFF confirms the venue and tentative dates for Super Cup 2025

AIFF confirms Super Cup to return to Bhubaneswar in April 2025-sportzpoint.com
(Image Credit | Deccan Herald)

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.

The winner of this competition will join Mohun Bagan Super Giant at the continental competition, who have already qualified for the group stage of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League, by winning the Indian Super League 2024-25 Shield.

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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East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC Highlights ISL 2024-25 | The game ends all square; East Bengal bow out of the play-off race | FT EBFC 1-1 BFC

Catch the highlights of the East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC match in ISL 2024-25 at the Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.

Mar 2, 2025, 4:04 PM1 min read

East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC LIVE Updates ISL 2024-25 Live Scores, News and Commentary-sportzpoint.com

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 an important face-off between East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata.

East Bengal are currently positioned eighth with 27 points in 22 matches. On the contrary, Bengaluru FC are now standing in the fourth with 37 points in 22 matches, already qualified for the play-offs.

The Torchbearers are not yet mathematically out of the qualification race, whereas the Blues will look to improve their league table position. 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 this evening.

This is Soumit Bhattacharya, who will bring you all the updates of the match from the web desk.

Moreover, you can follow us on Twitter for all the updates. Join our Telegram and WhatsApp channels to get all the news and scores.

 

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Mar 2, 2025, 4:01 PM

ISL 2024-25 table after this game

Mar 2, 2025, 3:58 PM

FT | East Bengal 1-1 Bengaluru FC

East Bengal's hopes end in tears.

A stalemate in Kolkata, and they are out of the qualification race.

Mar 2, 2025, 3:57 PM

90'+7' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT EBFC 1-1 BFC

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Mar 2, 2025, 3:55 PM

90'+5' | Deflection

Saul Crespo tried to open his scoring with a long-ranger that got deflected off Roshan Singh.

Mar 2, 2025, 3:53 PM

90'+3' | Yellow for Celis

Richard Celis gets cautioned.

Mar 2, 2025, 3:52 PM

90'+1' | GOALLL! Chhetri converts! | EBFC 1-1 BFC

Sunil Chhetri converts the penalty from the spot with a low but accurate kick that went inside through the right-bottom corner!

East Bengal's play-off dreams are done and dusted.

Mar 2, 2025, 3:50 PM

90' | 5 minutes of added time announced

Mar 2, 2025, 3:50 PM

90' | Penalty for Bengaluru!

Nishu Kumar committed a handball inside the box, as Bengaluru receives a penalty in the last minute!

Mar 2, 2025, 3:43 PM

80' | East Bengal defence stay resilient!

Bengaluru attack keeps pushing to break the deadlock, but the East Bengal defence are fighting neck-to-neck. The first shot from Sivasakthi hit the post, but Gill saved the rebound strike!

Mar 2, 2025, 3:38 PM

76' | What a save by Gurpreet!

A brilliant counter-attack by East Bengal opened a space for a scoring opportunity, but David's close strike from the left was saved by Gurpreet!

Mar 2, 2025, 3:37 PM

75' | Sivasakthi hits the post!

Mar 2, 2025, 3:29 PM

69' | Substitution for East Bengal FC

In: Richard Celis, David Lahlansanga

Out: Rafael Messi Bouli, PV Vishnu

Mar 2, 2025, 3:27 PM

67' | Chance for Bengaluru

Vinith Venkatesh's strike from a distance went wide off the first post.

Mar 2, 2025, 3:26 PM

66' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC

In: Sivasakthi Narayanan

Out: Namgyal Bhutia

Mar 2, 2025, 3:24 PM

65' | Just over for Naorem

Naorem Mahesh's free-kick went just inches over the crosspiece.

Mar 2, 2025, 3:24 PM

64' | Vinith gets cautioned

Vinith Venkatesh received a booking for a nasty foul.

Mar 2, 2025, 3:23 PM

62' | Stunning save from Gurpreet!

Souvik Chakrabarti flashed a first-time volleyed strike from a distance, as Gurpreet dived in the air to deny the strike.

Mar 2, 2025, 3:17 PM

52' | Chance for Bengaluru

Roshan's cross into the box was headed backwards by Mendez, who found Williams but the Aussie winger's effort was blocked away.

Mar 2, 2025, 3:08 PM

48' | Yellow for Messi Bouli

Messi Bouli gets booked for a tough challenge.

Mar 2, 2025, 3:07 PM

46' | Second half begins

Mar 2, 2025, 3:06 PM

Half-time substitution | Bengaluru FC

In: Vinith Venkatesh

Out: Suresh Wangjam

Mar 2, 2025, 3:06 PM

Half-time substitution | East Bengal FC

In: Nishu Kumar

Out: Provat Lakra

Mar 2, 2025, 2:50 PM

45'+4' | Half-time whistle is blown! | HT EBFC 1-0 BFC

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Mar 2, 2025, 2:49 PM

45'+2' | Noguera is also booked

Alberto Noguera is also booked for a foul he committed earlier.

Mar 2, 2025, 2:48 PM

45'+2' | Diamantakos sent off!

Dimitrios Diamantakos is shown a straight red for an off-the-ball challenge on Noguera!

East Bengal are down to ten men!

Mar 2, 2025, 2:46 PM

45' | 3 minutes of added time confirmed

Mar 2, 2025, 2:46 PM

45' | Huge appeal from Chhetri

Sunil Chhetri looked animated as he appealed for a suspected handball following Edgar's cross from the right flank.

Mar 2, 2025, 2:44 PM

43' | Bhutia gets booked

Namgyal Bhutia received the first yellow for Bengaluru in this game for a foul.

Mar 2, 2025, 2:42 PM

41' | Yellow for Provat

Provat Lakra gets the first yellow for East Bengal this evening.

He will miss the next game.

Mar 2, 2025, 2:40 PM

38' | Easy Collection for Gurpreet

Naorem kept his free-kick on target from a distance, but that was a routine collection for Gurpreet.

Mar 2, 2025, 2:33 PM

32' | Substitution for East Bengal

Anwar Ali is forced off due to an injury he sustained.

In: Jeakson Singh

Out: Anwar Ali

Mar 2, 2025, 2:31 PM

30' | Good rescue from Prabhsukhan

Prabhsukhan Singh Gill tipped the grounded ball from Ryan Williams on the right, as Anwar Ali cleared the danger away!

Mar 2, 2025, 2:29 PM

27' | Unbelievable miss from Vishnu!

Messi Bouli's grounder from the left was initially stopped by Bengaluru defence, but it slipped away. PV Vishnu's follow-up strike on reflex from the six-yard box unbelievably soared over the crossbar!

Except the goal, this was the best opportunity East Bengal had in this game so far.

Mar 2, 2025, 2:27 PM

25' | No Goal!

Naorem's strike from a distance rolled inside through Diamantakos' legs, as East bengal was about to celebrate, but the fourth official called for an offside!

Unlucky for the hosts.

Mar 2, 2025, 2:21 PM

It's getting intense!

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Mar 2, 2025, 2:19 PM

18' | Gurpreet stays tall

Diamantakos took a strike from just outside the box, but Gurpreet made a solid collection.

Mar 2, 2025, 2:17 PM

15' | Off-target for Mahesh

Naorem Mahesh tried to test his luck with a long-ranger that went past the left post.

Mar 2, 2025, 2:15 PM

14' | Back-to-back denials from Gill!

Prabhsukhan Singh Gill stayed alert as he made a great save to deny a powering header by Sunil Chhetri from inside the box. The second ball was also collected by him.

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Mar 2, 2025, 2:13 PM

11' | GOALLLLL! Messi Bouli draws the first blood! | EBFC 1-0 BFC

Mar 2, 2025, 2:12 PM

10' | So close for Vishnu!

Diamantakos made a brilliant run on the left before delivering a pin-point grounded cross inside the box, but Vishnu's strike went just over the crossbar!

Mar 2, 2025, 2:10 PM

6' | Chance for East Bengal

Diamantakos sliced a left-footed strike on the turn which was brilliantly stopped by Gurpreet!

Mar 2, 2025, 2:01 PM

1' | Kick Off!

The game is underway in Kolkata. 

Mar 2, 2025, 1:50 PM

Line-up | Bengaluru FC

Starting XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (GK); Namgyal Bhutia, Aleksander Jovanovic, Chinglensana, Naorem Roshan Singh; Alberto Noguera, L. Fanai, Suresh Wangjam; Ryan Williams, Edgar Mendez Sunil Chhetri

Subs: Sivasakthi, Salah, Capo, Narzary, Poonia, Danu, Palande, Shivaldo, Vinith 

Head Coach: Gerard Zaragoza 

Mar 2, 2025, 1:46 PM

Line-up | East Bengal

Starting XI: Prabhsukhan Singh Gill (GK); Mohammad Rakip, Anwar Ali, Hector Yuste, Provat Lakra; Naorem Mahesh Singh, Souvik Chakrabarti, Saul Crespo, PV Vishnu; Dimitrios Diamantakos, Rafael Messi Bouli

Subs: Jeakson, Celis, Cleiton, David, Nishu, Debjit, Jesin, Sayan, Mark

Head Coach: Oscar Bruzon 

Mar 2, 2025, 12:59 PM

Earlier this season

On 14 September 2024, Bengaluru FC salvaged a slander 1-0 victory against East Bengal in the first match-week of ISL 2024-25 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Vinith Venkatesh netted the only goal for the Blues.

Mar 2, 2025, 12:54 PM

Tonight's venue: Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata.

Attend The Naruto Run, Salt Lake Stadium | LBB, Kolkata

Mar 2, 2025, 12:53 PM

How to watch the match?

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.

Mar 2, 2025, 12:52 PM

Match Details

Match: East Bengal vs Bengaluru FC

Date: 2 March 2025

Time: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata.

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