Watch: ISL 2023-24 Highlights: Hyderabad FC vs East Bengal

7:20 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Hyderabad FC vs East Bengal match in the Indian Super League (ISL 2023-24). The kick-off is just 10 minutes away! I am your host Gourav Samal and will keep you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

ISL 2023-24: Hyderabad FC vs East Bengal – Build-up

Desperate for their first win, Hyderabad FC, return home to the Gachibowli Stadium on February 17th, facing a East Bengal side yearning for a similar turnaround. While the Nizams find themselves surprisingly winless and hungry to get their campaign on track, the Red and Gold Brigade on the other hand, haven’t tasted ISL victory since early December. This encounter promises a clash of contrasting fortunes, where home advantage and resurgent spirits collide in a battle for crucial points. 

Last meeting between the sides in the Super Cup saw seasoned East Bengal edge out a young Hyderabad 3-2. Though the score favoured experience, Hyderabad’s youngsters displayed remarkable grit, scoring twice and refusing to be bent.

Despite a season ravaged by off-field turmoil and a depleted squad boasting only one foreign player, the fighting spirit of Hyderabad FC burns bright. The youngsters approach this match with a unique advantage – freedom. Unburdened by expectations, they have the license to express themselves freely.

East Bengal march into this game with a singular mission – topple winless Hyderabad FC and finally break their ISL winless streak. Buoyed by their Super Cup triumph and Carles Cuadrat’s tactical reinvigoration, East Bengal know a victory against the struggling Nizams is more than just three points. It’s a potential confidence booster and a launchpad into the top-six race they desperately desire.

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