East Bengal FC rode on Cleiton Silva’s brace to begin their Super Cup soccer marketing campaign with a preventing 3-2 win over Hyderabad FC on the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday. The Group A fixture noticed Hyderabad draw degree twice by means of Ramhlunchhunga and Nim Dorjee Tamang earlier than Saul Crespo scored the profitable aim for East Bengal within the eightieth minute. East Bengal have been struggling to attain objectives this season. But on at the present time, Silva led from the entrance as they regarded to assault from the outset. The first vital likelihood got here within the eighth minute when Nishu Kumar delivered a cross from the left flank. Silva managed to move the ball right down to Nandhakumar, establishing what appeared like an ideal volley alternative. However, Nandhakumar’s shot struck the crossbar.

East Bengal broke the impasse within the thirty third minute. The transfer was initiated by Mohamad Rakip, who performed a fast one-two with Nandhakumar on the proper flank, earlier than delivering a exact cross into the field that evaded all Hyderabad defenders.

Silva made a well timed run into the field and volleyed the ball residence to provide East Bengal the lead.

Hyderabad FC restored parity within the forty fifth minute. Mohammad Rafi performed a phenomenal by means of ball to Lalchhanhima Sailo on the proper flank.

Sailo, with nice consciousness, tracked again the ball and located Ramhlunchhunga unmarked contained in the field, and he calmly despatched the ball into the underside nook of the online.

East Bengal, although, remained undeterred by Hyderabad’s equaliser and began the second half with the identical attacking mindset.

Silva continued to be a key determine in East Bengal’s offensive efforts and made a major impression once more within the 54th minute. He showcased his ability and precision by scoring with a beautiful curled free-kick from 30 yards, placing East Bengal forward as soon as once more.

Hyderabad fought their means again into the match as soon as once more within the 79th minute when Makan Chote performed a sq. go to Ramhlunchhunga contained in the field.

Ramhlunchhunga tried to go previous Souvik Chakrabarti earlier than the East Bengal defender determined to foul him. The referee Harish Kundu instantly pointed on the spot and Tamang transformed the penalty to assist Hyderabad draw degree.

East Bengal, although, discovered their hero in Crespo, who was introduced on instead at first of the second half.

Borja Herrera floated in a nook from the left and an unmarked Crespo simply headed residence the winner and gave East Bengal three essential factors.