East Bengal faces Vasco SC in the fourth round of the I-League at the Salt Lake Stadium later today.
East Bengal
After two successive losses to relatively smaller teams – Mumbai FC and Air India, East Bengal hope to put their league campaign back on track.
The opening game saw them win against a weak Chirag United devoid of their foreign players. In the game against Mumbai FC, they were wayward and couldn’t make the most of the numerous opportunities presented to them.
The last match Air India was lacklustre performance at its best. They have had their problems of their won especially with injuries to key players. Surkumar Singh has been in and out and so is the case with Saumik Dey.
Sunil Chettri missed the last game and not to forget Alvito D’Cunha who won’t be returning for another two to three weeks. Edmilson Marques is down with Hepatitis B and his situation isn’t improving, East Bengal’s midfield looks wayward though it boasts of some big names.
The decision to play Yakubu in the midfield hasn’t worked for coach Stanley Rosario except in the first game. The defence lacks pace and is found wanting on several occasions. All in all, the Red and Gold’s need to put in a strong performance if they have any hopes of getting three points and moving upwards in the table.
Vasco SC
The promoted side have done fairly well considering that not much was expected of them. They impressed in the first game against Sporting Club De Goa though they lost only in the injury time of the second half. They did well to keep JCT at bay and got their first point of the season.
The match against Dempo would be remembered more for Beto and Ranti Martin’s injury than Vasco’s loss.
Playing in Kolkata would be an experience for several Vasco players and whether they could handle the pressure laden atmosphere would be put to test.
The Goan side shall bank on their Uzbekistan trio – Yorkin Nazarov, Ravshan Teshabaev and Sherzod Nazarov. They have an experienced campaigner in defender and skipper Covan Lawrence, who is popularly known as Climax Lawrence’s brother.
Form Guide
East Bengal
12th October ’08 Air India 2-0 East Bengal (I-League)
30th September ’08 East Bengal 0-1 Mumbai FC (I-League)
26th September ’08 East Bengal 3-1 Chirag United (I-League)
Team News
There is some good news for East Bengal as striker Sunil Chettri is expected to partner Yusif Yakubu upfront. Surkumar Singh and Saumik Dey are to make their comebacks while goalkeeper Subrata Paul remains doubtful. Renedy Singh is out while Alvito and Edmilson won’t return anytime soon.
Expect a lot of shuffling in the midfield while veteran defender M.Suresh is back and would replace the suspended Nirmal Chettri.
Vasco have an injury free squad.
Key Areas
East Bengal desperately needs goals and the sooner they score the better for them. Their defence is weak and Vasco’s Uzbekistan striker Ravshan would love to make an impact.
Key Players
Syed Rahim Nabi has had chances and needs to make the most of them. He has been wayward and it was him who played a key role in East Bengal’s resurgence last season.
After scoring his first goal in the second game in India and that too against champions Dempo, the confidence of the Uzbek would be high. He will threaten the East Bengal back line for sure.
Source:Goal.com
East Bengal
After two successive losses to relatively smaller teams – Mumbai FC and Air India, East Bengal hope to put their league campaign back on track.
The opening game saw them win against a weak Chirag United devoid of their foreign players. In the game against Mumbai FC, they were wayward and couldn’t make the most of the numerous opportunities presented to them.
The last match Air India was lacklustre performance at its best. They have had their problems of their won especially with injuries to key players. Surkumar Singh has been in and out and so is the case with Saumik Dey.
Sunil Chettri missed the last game and not to forget Alvito D’Cunha who won’t be returning for another two to three weeks. Edmilson Marques is down with Hepatitis B and his situation isn’t improving, East Bengal’s midfield looks wayward though it boasts of some big names.
The decision to play Yakubu in the midfield hasn’t worked for coach Stanley Rosario except in the first game. The defence lacks pace and is found wanting on several occasions. All in all, the Red and Gold’s need to put in a strong performance if they have any hopes of getting three points and moving upwards in the table.
Vasco SC
The promoted side have done fairly well considering that not much was expected of them. They impressed in the first game against Sporting Club De Goa though they lost only in the injury time of the second half. They did well to keep JCT at bay and got their first point of the season.
The match against Dempo would be remembered more for Beto and Ranti Martin’s injury than Vasco’s loss.
Playing in Kolkata would be an experience for several Vasco players and whether they could handle the pressure laden atmosphere would be put to test.
The Goan side shall bank on their Uzbekistan trio – Yorkin Nazarov, Ravshan Teshabaev and Sherzod Nazarov. They have an experienced campaigner in defender and skipper Covan Lawrence, who is popularly known as Climax Lawrence’s brother.
Form Guide
East Bengal
12th October ’08 Air India 2-0 East Bengal (I-League)
30th September ’08 East Bengal 0-1 Mumbai FC (I-League)
26th September ’08 East Bengal 3-1 Chirag United (I-League)
Team News
There is some good news for East Bengal as striker Sunil Chettri is expected to partner Yusif Yakubu upfront. Surkumar Singh and Saumik Dey are to make their comebacks while goalkeeper Subrata Paul remains doubtful. Renedy Singh is out while Alvito and Edmilson won’t return anytime soon.
Expect a lot of shuffling in the midfield while veteran defender M.Suresh is back and would replace the suspended Nirmal Chettri.
Vasco have an injury free squad.
Key Areas
East Bengal desperately needs goals and the sooner they score the better for them. Their defence is weak and Vasco’s Uzbekistan striker Ravshan would love to make an impact.
Key Players
Syed Rahim Nabi has had chances and needs to make the most of them. He has been wayward and it was him who played a key role in East Bengal’s resurgence last season.
After scoring his first goal in the second game in India and that too against champions Dempo, the confidence of the Uzbek would be high. He will threaten the East Bengal back line for sure.
Source:Goal.com
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