ISL: EBFC Beat HFC 2-0 To Keep Play-off Hopes Alive

East Bengal FC eked Hyderabad FC by 2-0 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium, Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Wednesday. The Red and Gold Brigade have thus won thrice in a row for the first time in the ISL. Their two late goals came off the only couple of chances they took on target, despite holding only 46.5% of possession and completing 76% of their passes in this game. East Bengal FC are now at the eighth spot with 27 points from 22 games.

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Updated on: 27 February 2025 2:18 pm

Indian Super League 2024-25 East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC: Oscar Bruzon

ISL2024-25, EBFC vs HFC: Oscar Bruzon, head coach of East Bengal | Photo: FDSL/ISL

Oscar Bruzon, head coach of East Bengal, arrives for their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on 26th February 2025.

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Indian Super League 2024-25 East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC: Shameel Chembakath

ISL2024-25, EBFC vs HFC: Shameel Chembakath, interim head coach of Hyderabad FC | Photo: FDSL/ISL

Shameel Chembakath, interim head coach of Hyderabad FC, ahead of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on 26th February 2025.

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Indian Super League 2024-25 East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC: 1

ISL2024-25, EBFC vs HFC: East Bengal players warm up before their match | Photo: FDSL/ISL

East Bengal players warm up before their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on 26th February 2025.

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Indian Super League 2024-25 East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC: 2

ISL2024-25, EBFC vs HFC: Hyderabad FC players warm up before their match | Photo: FDSL/ISL

Hyderabad FC players warm up ahead of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against East Bengal FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on 26th February 2025.

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Indian Super League 2024-25 East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC: HFC starting XI

ISL2024-25, EBFC vs HFC: Hyderabad FC starting XI | Photo: FDSL/ISL

Hyderabad FC starting XI group photo before Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match 140 against East Bengal at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on 26th February 2025.

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Indian Super League 2024-25 East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC: EBFC playing XI

ISL2024-25, EBFC vs HFC: East Bengal playing XI | Photo: FDSL/ISL

East Bengal playing XI for their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on 26th February 2025.

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Indian Super League 2024-25 East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC: Nishu Kumar

ISL2024-25, EBFC vs HFC: Nishu Kumar of East Bengal and Abdul Rabeeh AK of HFC vie for the ball | Photo: FDSL/ISL

Nishu Kumar of East Bengal and Abdul Rabeeh AK of Hyderabad FC vie for the ball during match 140 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on 26th February 2025.

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Indian Super League 2024-25 East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC: Edmilson Correia

ISL2024-25, EBFC vs HFC: Edmilson Correia of Hyderabad FC connects a header | Photo: FDSL/ISL

Edmilson Correia of Hyderabad FC connects a header during their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against East Bengal FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on 26th February 2025.

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Indian Super League 2024-25 East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC: Ramhlunchhunga

ISL2024-25, EBFC vs HFC: Ramhlunchhunga of Hyderabad FC in action | Photo: FDSL/ISL

Ramhlunchhunga of Hyderabad FC in action during their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 match against East Bengal at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on 26th February 2025.

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Indian Super League 2024-25 East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC:

ISL2024-25, EBFC vs HFC: Dimitrios Diamantakos of East Bengal and Stefan Sapic of Hyderabad clash | Photo: FDSL/ISL

Dimitrios Diamantakos of East Bengal and Stefan Sapic of Hyderabad FC clash during match 140 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on 26th February 2025.

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Indian Super League 2024-25 East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC: 3

ISL2024-25, EBFC vs HFC: East Bengal players celebrate a goal | Photo: FDSL/ISL

East Bengal players celebrate a goal during their ISL 2024-25 league match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on 26th February 2025.

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Indian Super League 2024-25 East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC: Raphael Eric Messi

ISL2024-25, EBFC vs HFC: Raphael Eric Messi Bouli of East Bengal FC celebrates his goal | Photo: FDSL/ISL

Raphael Eric Messi Bouli of East Bengal FC celebrates his goal against Hyderabad FC during ISL 2024-25 match 140 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on 26th February 2025.

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Indian Super League 2024-25 East Bengal FC vs Hyderabad FC: Eric Messi Bouli

ISL2024-25, EBFC vs HFC: Raphael Eric Messi Bouli of East Bengal wins the player of the match award | Photo: FDSL/ISL

Raphael Eric Messi Bouli of East Bengal FC wins the player of the match award in match 140 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 against Hyderabad FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on 26th February 2025.

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ISL2024-25, EBFC vs HFC: East Bengal head coach Oscar Bruzon celebrates their win | Photo: FDSL/ISL

East Bengal head coach Oscar Bruzon celebrates their win over visiting Hyderabad FC in match 140 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on 26th February 2025.