The Indian Super League between Chennaiyin FC and East Bengal FC will kick-off at 5:00 pm IST, and can be live streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website in India. It will be live telecast on the Sports18 network in India.
The Indian Super League between Chennaiyin FC and East Bengal FC will kick-off at 5:00 pm IST, and can be live streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website in India. It will be live telecast on the Sports18 network in India.
Total Matches Played: 8
Chennaiyin FC Won: 2
East Bengal Won: 1
Drawn: 5
East Bengal FC's only victory this season came in their last encounter on February 26, 2024, when they edged out Chennaiyin FC 1-0, ending a seven-match winless streak against them.
East Bengal FC are placed at the bottom of the Indian Super League 2024-25 table with just four points from eight games but recently ended a seven-game winless streak with a 1-0 victory over NorthEast United FC.
Meanwhile, Chennaiyin FC reside in the standings with 12 points from 10 games and will aim to bounce back from a two-game losing run, spurred on by their home crowd's unwavering support.
Coming into this encounter the Chennaiyin FC coach Owen Coyle said, "We are still well-placed.바카라ť
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Connor Shields - Chennaiyin FC
The Scottish Connor Shields striker leads the ISL with 37 chances created, with four assists to his name this season. Eyes will be on Shields as the Machans will aim to find the back of the net in this fixture.
Saul Crespo - East Bengal FC
Saul has averaged 17.7 passes into the final third per game, which is the highest in the Indian Super league so far. East Bengal will pin hopes on the Spanish mid-fielder for delivering key passes inside the box today.
Seven minutes into the match, and no goal yet, but the action is building!
CFC 0-0 EBFC
Chennaiyin FC earn a free kick in the 9th minute after Pachuau Laldinpuia is fouled in their defensive half.
Just moments earlier, East Bengal's Dimitrios Diamantakos won a free kick in the attacking half in the 7th minute.
Both teams create early set-piece opportunities, keeping the thrills on!
CFC 0-0 EBFC
In the 16th minute, East Bengal's Anwar Ali narrowly misses a header from outside the box, sending it just wide to the left after a well-executed set-piece by Madih Talal.
Moments later, Chennaiyin FC's Pachuau Laldinpuia sees his header saved by East Bengal goalkeeper Hijazi Maher, keeping the score level.
Both teams continue to create chances, with the Machans earning another corner in the 17th minute after Maher's intervention.
CFC 0-0 EBFC
In the 25th minute, Chennaiyin FC's Daniel Chima is caught offside after a promising move.
Just moments earlier, Chima had a great chance to break the deadlock, but his header from the center of the box goes just wide to the left following a precise cross from Connor Shields.
Meanwhile, Chennaiyin's Irfan Yadwad earns a free kick in the defensive half, and in the 19th minute, he comes close again with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, only to miss narrowly to the right after an assist from Lukas Brambilla.
CFC 0-0 EBFC
Chennaiyin FC's Farukh Choudhary and East Bengal's Mohamad Rakip earned free kicks, but neither side could capitalize.
Provat Lakra's shot for the visitors missed the top corner, while Souvik Chakrabarti바카라™s attempt was blocked.
Lalrinliana Hnamte and Daniel Chima both saw shots go wide or saved, with Lukas Brambilla's effort also off target.
CFC 0-0 EBFC
The first half comes to the end with no goals scored! both the Marina Machans and the Red and Gold Brigades fail to break the deadlock.
Despite a flurry of chances, including free kicks and missed shots from both sides, neither team has managed to find the back of the net.
CFC 0-0 EBFC - Half Time
The second half is underway with no goals yet on the board. Farukh Choudhary's attempt for Chennaiyin FC from outside the box goes wide, while Irfan Yadwad's header also misses the target.
East Bengal FC make a substitution as Cleiton Silva replaces Dimitrios Diamantakos.
CFC 0-0 EBFC
Vishnu Puthiya strikes and East Bengal take lead in the 55th minute!
A clinical right-footed shot from very close range, finding the center of the goal breaks the deadlock! Now, it's Chennaiyin FC 0, East Bengal FC 1 and looks like the visitors are on their way to claim back-to-back wins! But the Marina Machans are available with much time to recover and they can still turn the tides.
CFC 0-1 CFC 0-0 EBFCEBFC
East Bengal have done very well in taking the lead, even with fewer shots taken.
Chennaiyin FC now need to respond better and get more into attacking mode as they look for an equalizer.
The match intensifies as Saul Crespo of East Bengal FC picks up a yellow card. Both teams are increasingly physical, but despite the pressure, the score remains 1-0 in favor of East Bengal. The Machans continue to look for a way back into the game.
CFC 0-1 EBFC
YET AGAIN! GOAL FOR EAST BENGAL!
Jeakson Singh scores with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the bottom left corner and doubling East Bengal's lead.
CFC 0-2 EBFC
East Bengal sealed a clean sheet 2-0 victory at Chennaiyin FC's home ground, with goals from Vishnu Puthiya (54') and Jeakson Singh (84'). The Red & Gold Brigades were clinical in breaking the deadlock, and despite a late surge from Chennaiyin, held their ground to secure the three points.
CFC 0-2 EBFC
Now the Machans will seek to bounce back when they take on Hyderabad FC at home on December 11, Wednesday. Meanwhile, East Bengal will try to maintain their momentum agaisnt Odisha FC on December 13.