Before we start our story about football, rather, a specific footballer - it is important to understand the world that he belonged to. The world of the late 1930s and early 1940s - when the Second World War was raging. It was 1942. The world was burning - and South...
East Bengal Vs Trenganu, Malaysia, IFA Shield Group Stage 1973
In 1973 IFA Shield, East Bengal was clubbed with Trenganu of Malaysia in the Group League. On 13th September, East Bengal was scheduled to play against Trenganu. East Bengal comfortably defeated the Malaysian side by 3-0. Habib Akbar scored two goals while one goal was scored by Subhash Bhowmick. East...
East Bengal Vs Sparewood Kolmatinak, DCM Trophy Semifinal 1983
In 1983 DCM Trophy, East Bengal defeated Sparewood Kolmatinak by 1-0 in semifinal. The match was played on 17th November. The winning goal was scored by Krishna Gopal Choudhury. East Bengal went on to win the tournament by defeating Mohammedan Sporting by 1-0.
East Bengal Vs South Korea XI, IFA Shield Semifinal 1979
In 1979 IFA Shield Semifinal East Bengal defeated South Korea XI by 5-4 in the tri-breaker. On 11th September in an exciting match both the teams were locked at 1-1 in the regulation time and in the extra time. Then in the penalty-shootout, East Bengal won by 5-4. In the...