East Bengal FC defeated Mohun Bagan SG 1-0 in Group D of Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2026 Zonal Group Stage.
For East Bengal FC, Romin scored in 57′.
With this win East Bengal is through to the National Group Stage of RFDL.
Earlier, East Bengal FC defeated Bidhannagar MSA 3-0, United SC 6-2 and Rajasthan United FC 1-0.
Next, East Bengal will face Diamond Harbour FC on February 10.
In Regional Qualifiers, East Bengal FC finished on top with 12 points. Mohun Bagan also finished on same points, but on head to head, East Bengal finished on top. East Bengal FC lost to United SC 1-0, defeated Diamond Harbour FC 1-0, Victoria Sporting Club 3-1, Bengal Future Champs (IFA) 8-0 and Mohun Bagan SG 2-0.
East Bengal Starting XI:
Julfikar, Mask, Prajjal, Sonam, Lalnuntluanga, Ananthu, Romin, Ricky, Robert, Guite, Debojit
Picture Courtesy: East Bengal Media