East Bengal are set to face Altyn Asyr FC in their AFC Champions League 2 Qualifier today, in what will be a decisive game for their season. If they win, they will join their rivals and ISL League Shield winners Mohun Bagan SG in the group stage.
But, a loss will see them demoted to the AFC Challenger League which could be a blow to their finances and their ambition for the season. In this article, we will take a look at the details of the match, and where you can watch it in India.
East Bengal to face Altyn Asyr FC: Match details, streaming options and preview
East Bengal's opponents 🇹🇲 Altyn Asyr has already arrived in Kolkata ahead of the #ACLTwo Preliminary Round match on Wednesday, 14 August.
— East Bengal History (@ebfchistory) August 12, 2024
They trained at the YBK training grounds.#EastBengalFC #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/eXpZ0WmBjI
What time is East Bengal vs Altyn Asyr?
The match is set to kick off at 1900IST on August 14, 2024.
Where is the match taking place?
The match is taking place at East Bengal’s home ground, the Salt Lake Stadium from Kolkata, India.
Where can I watch the match in India?
We are delighted to welcome @Zee24Ghanta aboard as our Official Broadcast Partner for tomorrow's #ACLTwo match 🆚 Altyn Asyr FC! 🤩
— East Bengal FC (@eastbengal_fc) August 13, 2024
Tune in to Zee 24 Ghanta's TV and YouTube channels to enjoy the Bangla commentary! 📺#JoyEastBengal #EBFCInAsia pic.twitter.com/eYvwpHBhej
The game will be telecast on the Zee 24 Ghanta TV channel, as well as their official YouTube channel. They also televise the Calcutta Football League games, in which EB also play.
Will Anwar Ali play the match?
The former Mohun Bagan SG defender was just announced as a new signing yesterday. As a result, it is unlikely that he will start a game right away. In addition, Hector Yuste is also unlikely to play since he hasn’t been able to get a visa yet.
