In 1972 IFA Shield Semifinal, East Bengal met with yet another foreign Club. This time East Bengal’s opponent was Selengar of Malaysia. On 12th September, 1972, East Bengal defeated Selengar by 2-0 and qualified for the finals. Both the goals were scored by Sambhu Maitra. East Bengal went on to...
East Bengal Vs Pong Yong City Club, IFA Shield Final 1973
In 1973 IFA Shield Final, East Bengal played against Pong Yong City Club. In the 1970s East Bengal was simply unbeatable against any opponent. With Habib Akbar scoring two goals and Subhash Bhowmick scoring one, East Bengal defeated Pong Yong City Club by 3-1 to win the IFA Shield for...
East Bengal Vs Negeri Sembilan FA, Malaysia, AFC Cup Group Stage 2004
In 2004 AFC Cup East Bengal was in Group E. Along with East Bengal, the other teams were Geylang United FC of Singapore, Negeri Sembilan FA of Malaysia and Island FC of Maldives. On 25th February 2004 in home match East Bengal faced Negeri Sembilan FA. East Bengal won the...
East Bengal Vs Nebitci Balkanabat, Turkmenistan, AFC Cup Group Stage 2005
In 2005 AFC Cup East Bengal was clubbed with Nebitci Balkanabat in Group A. On 25st May 2005 in home match East Bengal faced Nebitci Balkanabat. East Bengal won the match by 3-2. Jeremiah scored Hat-trick. Turkmenistan were considered as strong football nation than India during that period, hence the...