East Bengal finally get their Federation Cup campaign underway with a 2-0 win over Chennai City. The Red and Golds were lent a helping hand by Robin Singh, who netted a brace. A crucial win for East Bengal ahead of their key clash against Aizawl on Thursday.
89' Didika tries one from way out, but his shot goes high and wide. East Bengal are enjoying themselves on the pitch now. Should this 2-0 scoreline be the full-time result, Chennai City's Federation Cup hopes will rest on Churchill Brothers beating Aizawl later today.
84' We are six minutes plus stoppage time away from full time as East Bengal have all but sealed this game. They are now looking to run the clock down.
81' Robin's two goals have surely led to Chennai City shoulders dropping. The minnows gave a commendable account of themselves in the 2nd half before Robin's penalty took the wind out of their sails.
Plaza runs clear on the right flank before crossing for Robin, whose downward header is somehow kept out by Karanjit. East Bengal are beginning to create chances now.
70' The game is being slowed down here by Lobo's injury, which seems minor. East Bengal are slowly gaining more control as Chennai City show signs of tiring.
65' Nandhakumar and Abhishek Das have worked a treat as a partnership down the right-hand side. Another piece of interplay between the two finds Das in a crossing position, but the ball goes out of play. The resulting corner is headed over the bar by Ravanan.
Plaza has shooting space but the striker's fierce shot is straight at Karanjit, who gets his hands on the effort on goal. First clear-cut chance there for East Bengal in the 2nd half.
61' East Bengal finally look to have some semblance of control in the 2nd half as they keep possession for a sustained period for the first time this half.
