In the year 1970 East Bengal Club created history. They became the first Indian Club after Independence to beat a foreign Club. In 1970 on 25th September, in IFA Shield Final, East Bengal met with PAS Club of Iran. At that time PAS Club was a stronger team than East...
Hercules Cup Champion in August 1920
East Bengal Club was established on August 1920. In the same month of Club’s Foundation, East Bengal won the Seven –a-side Hercules Cup. The club’s first ever match was against Vidyasagar College, whom East Bengal trounced 4-0. It was a huge moment for the newborn club when they won the...
First Calcutta League Champion in 1942
In 1942, the club triumphed for the first time at the prestigious Calcutta league. In spite of the absence of several key players, East Bengal put up one of their best performances ever and won 20 out of their 24 matches. Captain, Somanna, top scored with 26 goals. No player...
East Bengal defeated Al Zawraa in Asian Cup Winners Cup
On 6th October 1993, East Bengal faced Al Zawraa of Iraq in home match of Asian Cup Winners Cup. At that time Al Zawraa was the Champion of Iraq FA Cup and they had many national players in their team. However, in the first round match East Bengal thrashed Al...