The interesting head-to-head records between East Bengal and Jamshedpur FC further heighten the anticipation surrounding this semi-final matchup.
East Bengal and Jamshedpur FC will lock horns in the semi-final of the 2024 Kalinga Super Cup on Wednesday, January 24 at the Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar. Both teams have showcased stellar performances in the group stage, securing their spots with East Bengal topping Group A and Jamshedpur FC emerging victorious in Group B.
For the prestigious Kolkata club, East Bengal, this is a perfect opportunity to end their trophy drought. Carles Cuadrat’s team is hungry for glory in the Kalinga Super Cup after defeating arch-rivals Mohun Bagan in the quarterfinals. Jamshedpur FC, on the other hand, sees this event as a chance to redeem themselves after a slow Indian Super League (ISL) start.
Similarly, Jamshedpur FC from here on will also try to capitalize on the Super Cup semi-final as a means to rejuvenate their fortunes and turn around their ongoing football season. The match between these two strong teams is sure to be an exciting one, and football fans can’t wait for it to get underway.
Head-to-Head Record
The Kalinga Super Cup semifinal clash is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 24, at 7:30 pm IST, hosted at the Kalinga Stadium Main Pitch in Bhubaneswar. The match promises to be a battle of equals, as the head-to-head record between East Bengal and Jamshedpur FC stands at two wins each and three draws from their seven previous encounters.
The previous encounter between these two clubs was a goalless draw earlier this season in Kolkata.
Key Players to Watch
Cleiton Silva (East Bengal FC)
Over the course of the tournament, Cleiton Silva has been the mainstay behind East Bengal’s unprecedented triumph. After scoring twice in the first match, which was played against Hyderabad FC, the Brazilian star, who is 36 years old, scored twice more in the derby victory against Mohun Bagan.
The previous match was played against Hyderabad FC. When the Red and Gold team advances to the semifinals of the competition, he holds the position of being the most important player for the team.
Daniel Chima Chukwu (Jamshepur FC)
The Super Cup was just the beginning of Daniel Chima Chukwu’s hot streak. The Red Miners’ star forward, a Nigerian who has scored three goals in two games, will be looking to continue his goal-scoring form into the knockout stage.
Daniel Chima Chukwu has started most of Jamshedpur FC’s 2023–24 Indian Super League matches. With five goals so far this season in the Indian Super League, the attacker is not only his team’s leading scorer but also tied for fourth place in the league overall.
Predicted Lineups
East Bengal FC: Prabhsukhan Gill (GK), Jose Pardo, Md Rakip, Hijazi Maher, Nishu Kumar, Saul Crespo, Souvik Chakrabarti, Borja Herrera, Cleiton Silva, Nandha Sekar, Javier Siverio Toro
Jamshedpur FC: Rehenesh TP (GK), Laldinpuia Pachau, Md Uvais, Pratik Chaudhari, ElSinho, Rei Tachikawa, Imran Khan, Jeremy Manzorro, Alen Stevanovic, Daniel Chima Chukwu, Steve Ambri
Telecast Details
The match between East Bengal and Jamshedpur FC will be broadcast live on the JioCinema app from 7:30 pm IST on wednesday January 24.
As the countdown to the kickoff begins, fans are bracing themselves for a spectacle that could potentially reshape the destiny of these two football powerhouses in the semi-final 0f the 2024 Kalinga Super Cup. Stay tuned for live updates, highlights, and post-match analyses of what promises to be an epic semifinal encounter.
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