In the year 1993, East Bengal went to Kathmandu to participate in WAI WAI Cup. In group matches East Bengal played against RCT of Nepal, Nepal Youth Team and JCF of Nepal. East Bengal won their first match against RCT by 1-0. However, in the next two matches East Bengal...
Historic Victory against PAS Club in 1970 IFA Shield
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...