Group A action between Emami East Bengal and Downtown Heroes FC takes place at Kishore Bharati Krirangan and kicks off at 7 PM. The Red and Gold Brigade will go up to the top of the group with six points if they win.
They will be able to overtake Mohun Bagan, their opponents, who play next on August 8, with this. In the meantime, Downtown Heroes FC hopes to shock the Kolkata heavyweights and upset the rankings in the group after their historic 2-0 victory against Indian Airforce FT in the IndianOil Durand Cup.
Preview
The runners-up from last year, East Bengal FC, defeated the Indian Air Force Football Team 3-1 to start their Durand Cup 2024 campaign. Their season was off to a great start, judging by the combination of new players and youthful skill.
During the match, newcomers Madih Talal and Dimitrios Diamantakos had a big influence. Saul Crespo showed signs of a good rapport with the new players, and Talal created plenty of opportunities that resulted in the two comeback goals that sealed their victory.
Darius Snorton Perwood, a Liberian forward for Downtown Heroes, scored two goals at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) against the Indian Air Force Football Team (IAFFT) to secure the first-ever IndianOil Durand Cup triumph for the Srinagar club.
After a fruitless first season the previous year, Perwood's goals one in each half of the second Group A match secured three crucial points for the Heroes in their Durand Cup 2024 campaign. On the other hand, the Airmen have now lost both of their group matches.
Telecast and Live Stream:
The match will kick-off at 7:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). East Bengal vs Downtown Heroes will be live telecast on Sony Ten 2 HD. Fans can also watch the Live stream of East Bengal vs Downtown Heroes on SonyLIV.
