ISL 2024: Mohun Bagan SG vs East Bengal FC; What To Expect
The iconic Kolkata Derby is back with Mohun Bagan Super Giant taking on arch-rivals East Bengal FC in what promises to be a riveting match under the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season. The game is scheduled for Saturday, October 19 at the historic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, popularly known as the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. It will be interesting to see which team will be bouncing back from two tough starts into a hopefully calmer home showdown with two winless clubs. With the city buzzing in anticipation, this storied rivalry brings with it a rich history and fierce competition, and both teams will be looking to reverse their challenging starts to the season. A Tale of Two Struggling Teams At ISL 2024 East Bengal FC is the first team in the ISL 2024-25 to lose all of its first four matches and is frantically searching for the maiden points, a club low in the history of that club. On the other hand, an attacking fire-power that has been banging in seven goals in the opening four games has hurt Mohun Bagan Super Giant in its fragile defense. Both teams have much to prove so this version of the derby is all the more crucial. Mariners In Form Mohun Bagan Super Giant goes into the derby, having galvanized confidence from an authoritative 3-0 win over Mohammedan SC. Head coach Jose Molina would like to carry that forward, becoming the first side to win successive matches and collect successive clean sheets for this season. Mariners have scored in all of their last 12 ISL matches at the Salt Lake Stadium and are among the second-highest scoring sides by any team at a single venue in a calendar year – after netting 29 in 2024. Statistically, Mohun Bagan has been the most efficient attacking unit this season. They average 7.3 shots on target per game with a league best shooting accuracy of 55.8%, making them a daunting challenge for any opposition defence. East Bengal FC Struggles And Their Quest To Redeem Themselves East Bengal FC faces this derby at a very crucial point of their season. Winless in their last eight ISL derbies against Mohun Bagan, the Red and Gold Brigade have conceded at least two goals in every one of those matches. It is the chance for them to reverse the trend this season and take home a much-needed win. Though his team has struggled under him, head coach Bino George remains confident in the management’s squad and is positive that his team will get through the game with all the strategies right. Players To Watch Out For Madih Talal from East Bengal FC has made East Bengal indispensable as he tops the chart with his passes ending in the final third of the pitch at 83 and also tops the list in successful passes in that area with 63 passes in the 2024-25 ISL season. His vision and his sense of playing orchestration will be superb for the Red and Gold Brigade. Dimitri Petratos from Mohun Bagan Super Giant has been very consistent in the Kolkata Derby, with five goal contributions from previous derbies. But he has scored only once out of six ISL matches, and it would be a vital game to leave a mark for him. Will East Bengal Break Their Derby Curse? The Kolkata Derby is always an affair to remember, and this one did promise to be one as well. Mohun Bagan Super Giant has dominated in recent times when the two teams play against each other, but East Bengal is on its way to try to seal a turnaround in fortunes here. Will this be the match that stretches the Mariners’ dominance over the Boro or can East Bengal break free from the shackles and secure a memorable victory? The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
ISL 2024: Jamshedpur FC vs East Bengal FC; What To Expect
It is going to be an absolute cracker of an Indian Super League (ISL) 2024 contest as Jamshedpur FC host East Bengal FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex on 5th October, 2024 at 5 PM IST. Agenda For Jamshedpur FC Presently standing third in the table with six points from three matches, Jamshedpur FC will look to gain out from the loss they suffered in the last game against Odisha FC. East Bengal FC Miseries East Bengal FC are enduring a bad patch at the bottom of the table with three successive defeats under caretaker coach Bino George. The Red & Gold Brigade will be looking to correct their away record, where they have won only two matches out of their last ten such encounters. However, they had won in Jamshedpur recently when they defeated the former 3-1 in November 2022. Head-To-Head Jamshedpur FC and East Bengal FC have met each other eight times in the ISL. On three occasions, the Men of Steel won the match. On two occasions, East Bengal have triumphed. Three ended in a stalemate. Players To Watch East Bengal’s Cleiton Silva, with three goals the highest tally in this match and Jamshedpur’s Jordan Murray, who has held over ten duels in his last six matches. Preparing For Next Match These are two teams looking to make their mark in the early stages of ISL season. As both the teams look forward to gaining some momentum, this is sure to be a critical clash. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
ISL 2024-25: 5 Fresh-Faces Ready To Set The Field Ablaze
The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season gets underway on 13 September, 2024 and it’s not just going to be all about the seasoned pros hogging the limelight. This season, a troop of bright youngsters is primed to take centerstage. Here’s a rundown of the top five young future stars who are about to set the turf ablaze: David Lalhlansanga (East Bengal FC) Meet David Lalhlansanga, the striker who’s hungrier for goals than a teenager on a midnight snacking spree. Having scored 21 goals and clinched the Golden Boot with Mohammedan SC, Lalhlansanga has joined East Bengal FC. While big names like Cleiton Silva and Dimitrios Diamantakos will no doubt command a starting spot in the squad, Lalhlansanga will be worth his weight in gold once he gets his shot. Expect fireworks. Mohammed Sanan K (Jamshedpur FC) Mohammed Sanan is like a live wire on the pitch, quick and so unpredictable-one can never afford to ignore him. The 20-year-old left winger had oodles of flair and creativity last season. Mohammed Sanan has already netted two in the Durand Cup and if his maiden ISL season was an example, this season may see him break through as a household name. Tekcham Abhishek Singh (Punjab FC) The teenage dynamo, Tekcham Abhishek Singh has the endurance of a marathon runner and the speed of something quicker than a cheetah. Known for his runs from right-back, Singh always gets the fans’ hearts racing. This season, though, he seems all set to play a much larger role. The teenager’s talent is expected to explode into performances that will catapult Punjab FC up the table. Vibin Mohanan (Kerala Blasters FC) Vibin Mohanan is the Kerala Blasters’ very own midfield magician. 21 years into his life, Mohanan has already sent fans into a tizzy with his ball control and spot-on passing. With Jeakson Singh off to East Bengal, Vibin Mohanan is set to become the midfield maestro Kerala fans will rally behind. There is much one can expect from this dazzling young talent. Chingambam Shivaldo Singh (Bengaluru FC) Chingambam Shivaldo Singh is the ultimate multitasker-once a defender, now a right winger with a penchant for scoring. The 20-year-old did make a decent debut last season, with one goal and an assist and is all set to make the right flank his playground this season. Watch out for Shivaldo adding some sparkle to Bengaluru’s attack. Get ready for these shining stars to take to the pitch in the ISL 2024-25 season. Buckle up, as this season is going to be a thrilling rollercoaster of emerging talent and unforgettable moments. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye