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Team News
Semen Padang
Coach Sastra will be delighted to welcome back center back Wijiastanto and Argentinean attacking midfielder Vizcarra from suspension and the duo should instantly return to the starting eleven.
Otherwise, there shouldn’t be any other changes to the lineup that started the first leg, but considering what’s required in the return leg, Sastra could be tempted to play another striker besides Wilson.
Possible XI: Jandia Eka Putra; Hengky Ardiles, David Pagbe, Wahyu Wijiastanto, Novon Setya; Elie Aiboy, Vendry Ronaldo Mofu, Yoo Hyun-Goo, Titus Bonai, Estevan Vizcarra; Edward Junior Wilson.
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East Bengal
Match winner of the first leg, Sueoka is expected to start but East Bengal’s central midfield is anybody’s guess at the moment.
It will be interesting to see what system Falopa uses and whether he plays both Edeh Chidi and James Moga upfront. It is only the Brazilian’s fourth official game in charge but he already has to take a couple of massive decisions that could make or break his reign.
Possible XI: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu; Naoba Singh, Arnab Mondal, Uga Okpara, Saumik Dey; Mehtab Hossain; Reisangmi Vashum, Ryuji Sueoka , Lalrindika Ralte, Joaquim Abranches; Edeh Chidi.
Players to watch
Semen Padang – Edward Junior Wilson
Wilson (in red)
Despite not getting on the scoresheet, Wilson was one of the best players in the first leg and showed why Mohun Bagan were desperate to secure his signature in the summer.
Interestingly, it was the first game in this year’s AFC Cup where Wilson failed to score and the Liberian will be looking to make up for that in this match.
East Bengal – Edeh Chidi
Chidi looked unfit and was uncharacteristically wasteful in the first leg but was still dangerous and should keep his place in the team even if Falopa plays one striker. Although he scored just once in the group away games, the Nigerian had a presence and brought others into play quite well. East Bengal will need him to be at his best in this crucial second leg.
