East Bengal FC vs Rainbow AC Live Updates: EBFC 0 RAC 0 at Half Time

04:28 PM

Half Time: EBFC 0 RAC 0

A pulsating encounter ends goalless after the first 45 minutes. East Bengal and Rainbow both created chances but only 1 shot of them was on target. Lijo K, Muhammad Nishad were decent for East Bengal, whereas Sourav Dasgupta was the defensive star for Rainbow AC.

04:26 PM

Save

Excellent save by Nishad. Rainbow AC striker Jaydeep was through and his chip brilliantly saved by the EBFC keeper.

04:25 PM

A fantastic chance yet again for East Bengal but Sarthak Golui’s flick just goes wide. Any better touch and it was in for East Bengal.

04:22 PM

Offside!!

East Bengal finally manage to put the ball into the net but Niyas is adjudged offside. It was as clear as daylight. Half of the added minutes are gone.

04:18 PM

8 mins added

As we predicted, 8 minutes have been added at the end of first half. East Bengal are slowly showing their potential and would be keen to break the deadlock in these 8 minutes.

04:17 PM

43′ – EBFC 0 RAC 0

An excellent chance created but East Bengal striker fails to connect his header. And then Tanmoy hits his volley over the bar after an intelligent exchange os passing. Huge opportunities for the Red and Gold brigade, but they squander both of them.

04:15 PM

We can expect a decent amount of added time at the end of first half. The early injuries of Aditya Patra, the cooling breaks mean there can be around 5+ minutes added to the half.

04:13 PM

40′ – EBFC 0 RAC 0

It is still a stalemate as both teams have failed to open the scoring. Sanjib takes a shot and his latest one is wayward as well.

04:10 PM

A complete lack of communication from East Bengal in all parts of the field. They need significant improvement and need it fast.

04:07 PM

34′ – EBFC 0 RAC 0

Again a mistake from the East Bengal keeper, this time Nishad. But Rainbow can’t capitalize. A huge handball shout on the other hand but the referee doesn’t oblize.

04:04 PM

Cooling Break

Cooling Break for the players to restore the fluids. East Bengal are currently with an overwhelming 75 percent possession but it doesn’t seem like that as Rainbow AC have created chances.

04:03 PM

30′ – EBFC 0 RAC 0

Sourav Dasgupta so far has been a rock for Rainbow AC. He is everywhere and is looking strong against the East Bengal attackers. We have seen him blocking, intercepting to save his team till now.

04:01 PM

Sanjib Ghosh of East Bengal handed a yellow card by the referee. A pretty harsh one though. First booking of the match as we approach half an hour mark.

03:59 PM

The East Bengal coach Bino George can be heard screaming ‘Organize!’ as his team is struggling to stay the way. Rainbow AC are looking the better side at the moment.

03:58 PM

25′ – EBFC 0 RAC 0

Excellent save by Muhammed Nishad to deny Jaydeep. The East Bengal keeper called into action early and he stands tall to it.

03:56 PM

Muhammad Nishad will be hoping to capitalize on the unexpected opportunity. East Bengal are making misspasses though as there is not much conviction.

03:54 PM

East Bengal Substitution

Off: Aditya Patra ; On: Muhammad Nishad

03:52 PM

Rainbow AC are looking more convincing in the attack. Despite East Bengal’s possession, the giants are struggling to create clear cut opportunities. Goalkeeper Aditya Patra also looks struggling and may have to come off. That early injury hasn’t helped.

03:50 PM

17′ – EBFC 0 RAC 0

Rainbow AC are causing havoc on East Bengal. Sambhu Bera this time drives with a powerful run and his long-range strike is just over.

03:46 PM

12′ – EBFC 0 RAC 0

East Bengal creating chances and now have won a corner. Tuhin Das is threatening from the left-hand side for East Bengal.

03:44 PM

10′ – EBFC 0 RAC 0

We have already seen 4 shots on goal in the match, and only 10 minutes have passed. Both Rainbow AC and East Bengal have two shots each. East Bengal’s shots were blocked, whereas Rainbow have failed to hit the target.

03:43 PM

Rainbow AC chance again but the header from Pankaj goes wide.

03:42 PM

9′ – EBFC 0 RAC 0

East Bengal on the attack and a swift move on the left-hand side. A decent strike but Sourav Dasgupta blocks it valiantly. And now the Rainbow AC keeper Satyabrata Manna is down injured as he attempted to collect the ball.

03:41 PM

7′ – EBFC 0 RAC 0

We are still on halt. Aditya Patra looks ready now though as he is back on his feet. We are about to restart.

03:38 PM

Athul Unnikrishnan is also down and injured. 5 minutes gone, but we have had 4 minutes of it nursing the injuries.

03:37 PM

We are hearing that Patra is having some breathing problems and a medical staff is checking concussion protocols. Doesn’t look good for him.

03:36 PM

East Bengal keeper Aditya Patra is lying injured after that massive mix up. Clumsy from him in the early stages and it may be the end for Patra. Muhammed Nishad is on the bench for East Bengal.

03:35 PM

1′ – EBFC 0 RAC 0

Early jitters for East Bengal. Unnikrishnan and Goalkeeper Aditya Patra fumble between each other and Rainbow AC had a massive chance to take the lead. Somehow the EBFC defenders avert the danger and then the resulting shot goes wide.

03:33 PM

Match Starts

Match starts at the Kishore Bharati Stadium in Kolkata. An early free kick for EBFC.

03:32 PM

East Bengal are one of the top clubs in the country and are record winners of the Calcutta Football League. This is the first time in years there are no overseas players allowed in the CFL Premier Division.