East Bengal FC lost their opening match to Crystal Palace FC in Next Generation Cup 2024 at Villa Academy Ground.
In regulation time East Bengal lost by a solitary goal. Finley Marjoram scored the only goal of the match in 24′ for Crystal Palace FC. Then the Red & Gold BRiagde lost the penalty shootout by 2-4.
In Next Generation Cup after the regulation time, the teams will face off in a penalty shootout regardless of the full-time score. The team that wins the game in regulation will receive 3 points for their victory and the winner of the penalty shootout earns a bonus point. Thus Crystal Palace earned four points.
Despite the loss Crystal Palace FC coach Rob Quinn praised East Bengal FC players for their discipline in the game.
East Bengal FC Starting XI:
Gourab, Jaaseel, B. Sunil, Adil, Bunando, Tanmay D, Naseeb, Guite, Roshal, Ananthu, Mushraf
Picture Courtesy: East Bengal FC Media
