East Bengal FC defeated Sudeva Delhi 4-1 and qualified for RFDL National championship stage 2025 of Reliance Foundation Development League (RFDL) 2025 at Naihati Stadium on Sunday. With this win the Moshal Colts finished the Kolkata–North region at top with 19 points.
Along with East Bengal FC, Mohun Bagan SG and Diamond Harbour FC also qualified for National championship stage.
For Moshal Boys Surajit scored a brace in 12′ and 62′, while Gurnaj in 65′ (P) and Aman in 83′ scored a goal each.
Earlier in Zonal Group Stage, East Bengal FC defeated Diamond Harbour FC 4-2, Garhwal Heroes FC 2-1, played a 1-1 draw with Sudeva Delhi and lost to Mohun Bagan SG 1-0 in first leg. Defeated Mohun Bagan SG 2-1, Diamond Harbour FC 2-1, Garhwal Heroes 4-1 in second leg.
East Bengal FC finished their regional qualifiers campaign with two-win, two draw and one defeat and qualified for Zonal Group Stage along with Mohun Bagan SG and Diamond Harbour FC.
East Bengal FC defeated Odisha FC 3-1, United SC 1-0, played a 1-1 draw with Diamond Harbour FC and 0-0 draw with Mohun Bagan SG and lost to Mohammedan SC 3-1.
In last season, East Bengal FC finished Runners-up and qualified for Next Gen Cup which was held at UK.
East Bengal FC Starting XI:
Julfikar, Sahajid, Joseph, Aromal MK, Gurnaj, Ananthu, Suman, Sayan, Surajit, Shijas
Picture Courtesy: East Bengal Media
