That's that for today. The Indian Football Association (IFA) is yet to take a decision whether the points are to be split or a re-match is on the cards.
Bastob Roy opines, 'It is really unfortunate on the part of the officials. The referees should have waited for thirty minutes to take the decision. We really wanted to play the game.'
Match Commissioner : 'Water has not receded from the pitch. As per the FIFA Regulations, if the ball does not roll on the pitch, the game must be called off.'
30' GOAAAAAL! Lago Bei scores with a powerful strike after a brilliant through ball from Bidemi. Rakshit Dagar had no time to anticipate the ball. It is all square at the Maidan!
Calcutta Football League Defending Champions East Bengal would look to begin their title defence on a high as they go locking horns with their South City counterparts Tollygunge Agragami.
The game is all set to be a historic one as it would be the first ever official game to be played under the floodlights at the East Bengal Ground.
East Bengal is expected to field an All India Line Up with Mahmoud Al-Amna starting from the bench. The game can also see expected debuts for newcomers like Rakshit Dagar and Bali Gagandeep Singh. Youngsters like Bidyasagar Singh and Sanchayan Sammadar would also look to make their mark.
Tollygunge Agragami on the contrary, would look to spoil the party for the Red and Golds under veteran footballer Manoranjan Bhattacharya. With quite a good number of experienced names in their ranks, a draw looks likely to some extent.
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This is Sayak signing off for tonight.