Emami East Bengal FC has already qualified for the quarter-finals in the Durand Cup and will, therefore, look to finish their group campaign on a high note when they take on Indian Air Force FT on August 10, 2025, from Kishore Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata. Kick-off is set for 7 pm IST, promising a high-stakes contest as East Bengal aims at continuing with the momentum built in this winning streak.
Where to Watch
Fans can catch the match live on SonyLIV via OTT play Premium, while it will also be telecast on Sony Sports Network channels, making it easily accessible for Indian football enthusiasts.
Team Analysis and Form
East Bengal heads into this match unbeaten after an easy runaway in its group. The journey began with a sweet 5-0 victory against South United FC and then a richly contested 1-0 win over Namdhari FC, courtesy of a strike by the new Moroccan signing Hamid Ahadad. As such, East Bengal will be quite favoured going against Indian Air Force FT.
Indian Air Force FT, on the other hand, has been bowled over in the tournament. It started with an exciting 3-3 draw with South United in the opener. However, it has suffered damaging blows due to its frail defence and has only managed to get one point out of two matches, and a 2-4 loss to Namdhari FC has certainly knocked it out of contention.
Key Players to Watch
Hamid Ahadad remains a standout figure for East Bengal, making an immediate impact since joining, while he has also qualified for vital goals despite the Indian Air Force having its struggles. Moreover, East Bengal coach Oscar Bruzon is expected to field a stronger squad, with PV Vishnu coming back from injury, though he might not last the full match.
Looking Ahead
With the quarterfinals assured, East Bengal will therefore be keen on keeping the winning vein because this is good confidence for the knockouts, whereas Indian Air Force FT will play for pride as well as valuable experience in their final group match.
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