East Bengal looking for first points, face high-scoring Jamshedpur (ISL Match 23 preview)

Vasco (Goa), Dec 9 : SC East Bengal will look to end their disappointing start to the Indian Super League (ISL) season and get their first points when they take on Jamshedpur FC at the Tilak Maidan on Thursday.Despite creating chances, East Bengal are yet to score this season, having the second-worst shot accuracy in the league (20.

51 per cent).They have taken just 17 shots from inside the box (second-lowest in the league).

However, coach RobbieFowler was quick to defend his misfiring strikers."Its not always about the strikers.

We need others to get the goals too.I would be more worried if players didnt create chances.We are creating chances," he said in the pre-match press conference.

But for a side that has conceded 7 goals in three matches, they need a plan to stop Jamshedpurs star striker Nerijus Valskis (5 goals in 4 matches)."Well have a plan like we do in every game.

Well have to place emphasis on stopping them from scoring," he concluded.Meanwhile, Jamshedpur are riding high on confidence following their 2-1 win over ATK Mohun Bagan.

It was the first time Bagan had conceded goals and lost a match this season.But Owen Coyle, familiar with Fowlers philosophy, knows it wouldnt be easy to play East Bengal.

"Its going to be a tough game as it was against ATK and we need to make sure we are ready for it.They are very dangerous opponents," stated Coyle, who will play his fifth game in 15 days on Thursday.