TIME UP!!! It's East Bengal, who have clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory.
East Bengal still hold the lead as the contest reaches the 90th minute.
Niraj strikes for East Bengal FC as he passes on the ball to Hamid Ahadad, who nets the goal in the 68th minute.
After 45 minutes of thrilling action, we take a breather at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Both the teams are still vouching for their first goal as an exciting second half awaits.
East Bengal's Saul sends the ball into the centre of the box after taking a corner. Miguel jumps up to nod it in but the ball strikes the crossbar.
Both the teams are playing solid game, but neither of them have secured a breakthrough.
The match gets underway at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Here's the playing XI of both the teams.
The match will kick off at 7:00 PM IST and shall be live streamed on Sony LIV App in India. The telecast of the same will be in Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD TV channels.
A big Group A clash is coming up in the Durand Cup as Emami East Bengal FC face Namdhari FC on August 6 at the Salt Lake Stadium. Both teams are in great form and a win here could decide who tops the group.
East Bengal FC started strong with a 5-0 win over South United FC, showing attacking power and strong teamwork. Namdhari FC are currently top of the group after two wins: a 2-0 win over South United and a 4-2 win against Indian Air Force FT, even after receiving a red card.
This is an important match because if Namdhari win, they qualify directly. East Bengal need to win this game to top the group and keep their hopes alive.
East Bengal are likely to play with five midfielders to control the game and attack through the wings. Namdhari might use a 4-4-2 formation with focus on quick counterattacks and solid defense.
This match is expected to be exciting and competitive, as both teams are playing well. East Bengal will have the support of home fans, but Namdhari FC are full of confidence. A spot in the quarter-finals is on the line.
