In 2008 AFC Cup East Bengal was clubbed with Al-Ahli Sana in Group B. On 18th March 2008 in home match East Bengal faced Al-Ahli Sana. East Bengal won the match by 1-0. Edmilson scored the winning goal for East Bengal. The win was one of the memorable win for...
First Indian CLUB to Qualify at Asian Club Cup Finals
East Bengal Club became the first Indian club to represent the country in the finals of Asian Club Cup Championship in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) in 1985-86 after their triumph in the preliminary round in Colombo. The Asian Club Cup Group Stage 3 Qualifying Round was played in Sri Lanka. East...
East Bengal’s Contribution for Indian Football at Abroad in 1940s & 1950s
East Bengal Club after its establishment in 1920 has made records after records in Indian football. The Club’s performance not only was limited to Indian football, but from the late 1940s and early 1950s, the team gathered respect at abroad. The Club acquired a rich heritage of performing well against...
Famous Victory against Verdy Kawasaki of Japan
In the year 1997 in Asian Cup Winners Cup in the Second Round, East Bengal played their home match against Verdy Kawasaki of Japan. On 8th November, East Bengal won the match by 1-0. Omelo scored the winning goal for East Bengal. This victory is counted as one of the...