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Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Highlights: KBFC 2-0 EBFC - Manjappada Rise as hapless East Bengal bow out of Kalinga Super Cup
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Highlights: Kerala Blasters beat East Bengal 2-0 in the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 today (April 20). The match will be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
- Kerala Blasters 1-0 East Bengal (Jesus Jimenez, 40')
- Kerala Blasters 2-0 East Bengal (Noah Sadaoui, 64')
- Kerala Blasters 2-0 East Bengal (FT)
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Apr 20, 2025, 9:56 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score: KBFC 2 EBFC 0 (FT)
It's All Over.. A 'Valare Nallathu' performance for Kerala Blasters while it has been all 'Khub Baaje' for East Bengal.
A 2-0 victory for the Manjappada who qualify for the Kalinga Super Cup quarterfinals and will play Mohun Bagan Super Giant. Jesus Jimenez scored from the spot just before half time while Noah Sadaoui's stunning strike completes the scoreline for them.
East Bengal's season ends here and it is all about next one for them. They need to go back to drawing board and find the solutions.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:52 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score: KBFC 2 EBFC 0
90+3'Noah Sadaoui tricks Nishu Kumar brilliantly, but then inexplicably hits his shot over when the goal was at his mercy. Kerala have been excellent and they could have easily scored 5-6 goals today.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:51 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score: KBFC 2 EBFC 0
90+2'After a series of shots, the ball finally goes out for a goal kick for Kerala. They are minutes away from setting a date with Mohun Bagan in the Kalinga Super Cup quarterfinals.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:50 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score: KBFC 2 EBFC 0
90+1'A free kick at the edge of the box for East Bengal for a hand ball by one of the Kerala Blasters players.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:49 pm IST
Six minutes added as Stoppage Time.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:46 pm IST
KBFC Substitution
OFF: Vibin Mohanan
ON: Sreekuttan MS
Apr 20, 2025, 9:45 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score: KBFC 2 EBFC 0
85'Kwame Peprah gets the ball and cuts back brilliantly, but the KBFC striker loses his footing at the moment of shooting and East Bengal are spared.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:42 pm IST
EBFC Substitution
OFF: Raphael Messi Bouli
ON: David Lalhlansanga
Apr 20, 2025, 9:42 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score: KBFC 2 EBFC 0
83'A much pacey and directed inswinger this time and Sachin Suresh makes a good claim amid the host of heads.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:41 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score: KBFC 2 EBFC 0
81'East Bengal win a corner. Saul Crespo puts it into the box, which is cleared. The rebound is again thwarted out by the Kerala defenders. But East Bengal keep the pressure and win another corner.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:39 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score: KBFC 2 EBFC 0
79'A vicious hit from distance by Kwame Peprah. Prabhsukhan's gathering is not clean but the East Bengal keeper manages to hold on ahead of any Kerala attacker.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:38 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Updates
East Bengal have taken off Lalchungnunga and Souvik Chakrabarti comes On.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:37 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score: KBFC 2 EBFC 0
15 minutes or so for the defending Kalinga Super Cup champions to salvage as they are staring down an early exit. It has been a disappointing performance from East Bengal so far, as they have looked way off paces.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:35 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score
76'The official attendance is said as 4,367. But it feels only around 500 at the stadium at best.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:33 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score
73'A promising East Bengal attack ends up with nothing and then one of the EBFC midfielders commits a foul.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:31 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score, Kalinga Super Cup
Kwame Peprah has come on for Jesus Jimenez.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:28 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score: KBFC 2-0 EBFC
69'A long ball sent towards Messi Bouli but Sachin comes from his line and claims it with grateful hands. East Bengal are huffing and puffing but to no avail so far.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:26 pm IST
EBFC Substitution
OFF: Richard Celis
ON: Nandha Kumar Sekar
Apr 20, 2025, 9:25 pm IST
East Bengal coach Oscar Bruzon is set to bring on Nanda Kumar. But at the moment, it is looking a bridge too far to breach for the Kolkata club.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:23 pm IST
Goal for Kerala Blasters
Goaaaaaaal!! Noah Sadaoui scores!! An absolute belter with his left foot and Kerala Blasters take a 2-0 lead in it.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:22 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live
63'Another chance goes begging for East Bengal. From a corner, the ball falls to Richard Celis who slices his shot and hits way into the night sky.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:20 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score
62'Noah sets up Freddy with a cutback whose shot is blocked and then goes out for a corner. The ball comes floated in and an East Bengal head clears it out.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:18 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score: KBFC 1 EBFC 0
58'Danish Farooq Bhat's attempted corner takes a touch and Kerala get a corner. Vibin plays it short to Noah, whose cross is touched out for another corner. Vibin's second attempt is a poor one as the ball goes out of play mid flight.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:17 pm IST
KBFC Substitution
OFF: Adrian Luna
ON: Freddy
Apr 20, 2025, 9:15 pm IST
Offside! Jesus Jimenez finds the back of the net but it is ruled out as he was offside. A huge relief for East Bengal.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:12 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live
52'A corner gifted to East Bengal by Aiban. The cross evades the host of heads but a final touch from Kerala earns East Bengal another corner. From the second one, Lalchungnunga takes a long range shot which is easily claimed by KBFC keeper Sachin Suresh.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:10 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score: KBFC 1 EBFC 0
50'A horrible pass from Lalchungnunga and Kerala fail to make the most of the mistake from the East Bengal defender. The East Bengal player lost the ball in a dangerous area but the shot is taken hastily by Jimenez.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:08 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score: KBFC 1 EBFC 0
49'After a long throw and few half clearances, the ball falls to Noah Sadoui whose volley is way off target.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:06 pm IST
Kerala Blasters vs East Bengal Live Score: KBFC 1 EBFC 0
47'A wayward start for Kerala Blasters. Noah Sadaoui first gives the ball away. Then they make another poor pass as East Bengal regain possession.
Apr 20, 2025, 9:05 pm IST
KBFC Substitution
Hormipam is also Off for Kerala as Aibanbha Kupar comes on.
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The 2025 Kalinga Super Cup kicks off with a marquee clash between Kerala Blasters and East Bengal at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. This high-stakes knockout encounter will determine who moves forward to face Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the quarter-finals, setting the tone for the tournament ahead.
Match Details
- Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM IST
- Venue: Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar
- Telecast & Streaming: Star Sports 3 and JioCinema
East Bengal – Title Defense Begins
East Bengal enter the tournament as the defending champions, looking to reassert their dominance on the national stage. Under the guidance of head coach Oscar Bruzon, the club is eyeing a fresh start after a testing ISL season. The squad appears rejuvenated and motivated to make another deep run in the competition. However, there are concerns surrounding the fitness of key midfielder Saul Crespo, whose availability remains in doubt due to a calf issue.
Kerala Blasters – New Era, New Hopes
Kerala Blasters, meanwhile, step into this contest under the stewardship of newly-appointed head coach David Catala. Following a disappointing ISL campaign, the Super Cup offers a vital chance at redemption. Captain Adrian Luna has emphasized the importance of the tournament, both for silverware and to set a new direction under Catala’s vision. The squad will aim to overcome inconsistencies and mount a serious challenge for the title.
Recent Form and Rivalry
The rivalry between Kerala Blasters and East Bengal has been closely contested. In their last six head-to-head meetings, both teams have claimed three wins each. Most recently, they exchanged 2-1 victories in the ISL season, each side winning at home. This balance underscores the unpredictable nature of their upcoming clash.
Prediction
With both teams possessing quality attackers and shaky defensive records, a high-scoring match is expected. Goals on either end seem inevitable, and over 2.5 goals looks likely. While Kerala Blasters will be driven to deliver under new leadership, East Bengal’s experience in knockout situations may give them a slight edge in a closely fought affair.
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Story first published: Sunday, April 20, 2025, 18:57 [IST]
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