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Indian Super League: East Bengal cruise to victory against Odisha FC

Indian Super League: East Bengal cruise to victory against Odisha FC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

East Bengal FC showcased a dominant performance, securing a 3-0 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League. Bipin Singh Thounaojam's early goal and Youssef Ezzejjari's second-half brace sealed the win, propelling East Bengal up the league table.

ISL: Ezzejari's double strike powers East Bengal

ISL: Ezzejari's double strike powers East Bengal

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

East Bengal FC secured a commanding 3-0 victory against NorthEast United FC in their Indian Super League match, fueled by a second-half double from Youssef Ezzejari and a late goal by Miguel Ferreira.

Oscar Bruzon inspires East Bengal to end their two-decade title drought

Oscar Bruzon inspires East Bengal to end their two-decade title drought

Rediff.com22 May 2026

East Bengal ended a 22-year wait to win the national league crown, defeating Inter Kashi in a thrilling final. Under coach Oscar Bruzon, the team overcame early setbacks and showed resilience to secure the title, marking a defining moment for the club and Indian football.

East Bengal, FC Goa in Goalless Draw

East Bengal, FC Goa in Goalless Draw

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

East Bengal FC and FC Goa played out a goalless draw in their Indian Super League match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

How East Bengal Secured Victory In Indian Women's League

How East Bengal Secured Victory In Indian Women's League

Rediff.com3 May 2026

East Bengal FC continued their dominant run in the Indian Women's League with a 2-1 victory over Gokulam Kerala FC. Other matches saw SETHU FC triumph over Sribhumi FC, and Kickstart FC, Karnataka outclass SESA Football Academy.

Chennaiyin FC Face Tough Test Against Balanced East Bengal

Chennaiyin FC Face Tough Test Against Balanced East Bengal

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Chennaiyin FC will be looking to bounce back from recent setbacks when they host East Bengal in an Indian Super League match. Coach Clifford Miranda acknowledges the strength of the opposition but remains focused on securing a home win.

Mohun Bagan to face East Bengal in 2026 Durand Cup opener

Mohun Bagan to face East Bengal in 2026 Durand Cup opener

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

The Trophy Tour for the 135th Durand Cup has concluded in Kolkata, marking the final stop before Asia's oldest football tournament begins. Kolkata will host 16 matches, including the highly anticipated Kolkata Derby and the final. The tournament features 24 teams from across five cities, with West Bengal sports minister and the organising committee chairman emphasising the city's deep connection to football and the tournament's legacy.

ISL: Jamshedpur FC Rally to Down East Bengal in Thriller

ISL: Jamshedpur FC Rally to Down East Bengal in Thriller

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Jamshedpur FC defeated East Bengal 2-1 in a dramatic Indian Super League match, with a late goal from Rei Tachikawa sealing the victory.

East Bengal crowned SAFF women's club champions

East Bengal crowned SAFF women's club champions

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

East Bengal FC on Saturday clinched the title of the inaugural edition of the SAFF Women's Club Championship with a dominant 3-0 win over hosts APF FC in the summit clash at the Dasrath Stadium in Kathmandu.

Indian Super League: East Bengal, FC Goa playout goalless draw

Indian Super League: East Bengal, FC Goa playout goalless draw

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

East Bengal FC and FC Goa played out a goalless draw in their Indian Super League match, with both teams failing to capitalise on their chances.

Last-Gasp Goal Earns Kerala Blasters a Point Against East Bengal

Last-Gasp Goal Earns Kerala Blasters a Point Against East Bengal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Kerala Blasters FC secured a 1-1 draw against East Bengal FC in an Indian Super League match, with Muhammad Ajsal scoring a late equaliser after Youssef Ezzejjari had given East Bengal the lead.

ISL: Jamshedpur FC edge Punjab; East Bengal crush SC Delhi

ISL: Jamshedpur FC edge Punjab; East Bengal crush SC Delhi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Jamshedpur FC and East Bengal secured victories in their respective Indian Super League matches, with Jamshedpur edging past Punjab FC and East Bengal defeating Sporting Club Delhi.

East Bengal fight back to draw 3-3 against Bengaluru FC in ISL thriller

East Bengal fight back to draw 3-3 against Bengaluru FC in ISL thriller

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

East Bengal FC displayed remarkable resilience to secure a 3-3 draw against Bengaluru FC in a thrilling Indian Super League match, coming from behind three times despite playing with ten men for a significant portion of the game.

Indian Super League: East Bengal thrash Mohammedan Sporting in historic Kolkata derby win

Indian Super League: East Bengal thrash Mohammedan Sporting in historic Kolkata derby win

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

East Bengal FC secured a historic 7-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Kolkata derby, marking the largest win in the fixture's history and a joint-highest victory in ISL history.

East Bengal dump Chennaiyin out of Super Cup

East Bengal dump Chennaiyin out of Super Cup

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

East Bengal FC ignited their semifinal hopes with a commanding 4-0 win over Chennaiyin FC in Group A of the AIFF Super Cup, in Bambolim, on Tuesday.

East Bengal to meet FC Goa in Super Cup final

East Bengal to meet FC Goa in Super Cup final

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

East Bengal power past Punjab FC in Super Cup semi-final

East Bengal drub Nita FA, go top of IWL table

East Bengal drub Nita FA, go top of IWL table

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Defending champions East Bengal FC moved to the top of the Indian Women's League standings after handing Nita Football Academy a 5-0 thrashing, in Kalyani, on Friday.

AFC Women's CL: East Bengal progress to group stage

AFC Women's CL: East Bengal progress to group stage

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

East Bengal progressed to the group stage of the AFC Women's Champions League after a 1-1 draw against Hong Kong's Kitchee SC in their final Qualifiers Group E match, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Sunday.

East Bengal hold Bagan; qualify for Super Cup semis

East Bengal hold Bagan; qualify for Super Cup semis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

East Bengal FC produced a disciplined defensive performance to hold arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a goalless draw and qualify for the semifinals of the Super Cup.

East Bengal urges PM Modi to save Indian football

East Bengal urges PM Modi to save Indian football

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Concerned about Indian football's "decline for many years", East Bengal, one of the country's oldest clubs, on Thursday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's urgent intervention to address the "unprecedented crisis"

East Bengal Overwhelm Bagan, Seal Durand Semi Spot

East Bengal Overwhelm Bagan, Seal Durand Semi Spot

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

East Bengal ride Diamantakos brace to knock out Bagan, set Durand Cup semis against Diamond Harbour

Women's ACL: East Bengal down Bam Khatoon in opener

Women's ACL: East Bengal down Bam Khatoon in opener

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

The early strike set the tone for the remainder of the half as the Indian side dictated the tempo. Bam Khatoon's Sara Didar and Fatemeh Geraeli made some long-range efforts with no luck.

Super Cup: Dempo breaks East Bengal hearts with last-minute strike

Super Cup: Dempo breaks East Bengal hearts with last-minute strike

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

East Bengal and Dempo play out dramatic draw in Super Cup opener

AFC women's league: Fazila fires East Bengal to historic win

AFC women's league: Fazila fires East Bengal to historic win

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Phnom Penh Crown will next face Hong Kong's Kitchee SC on Thursday, while East Bengal take on the same opponents on Sunday.

East Bengal thrash SUFC in Durand Cup opener

East Bengal thrash SUFC in Durand Cup opener

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Multiple-time champions Emami East Bengal drubbed debutants South United FC 5-0 in the opening match of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Churchill Brothers Seek Redemption Against Strong NorthEast United

Churchill Brothers Seek Redemption Against Strong NorthEast United

Rediff.com7 days ago

Churchill Brothers, after two consecutive defeats, will host the unbeaten NorthEast United FC in an Indian Super League match on Thursday. While Churchill's coach Dimitris Dimitriou seeks a more disciplined performance, NorthEast's coach Juan Benali anticipates a challenging game against an aggressive opponent.

Durand Cup: Ahadad strikes as East Bengal pip Namdhari

Durand Cup: Ahadad strikes as East Bengal pip Namdhari

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

East Bengal FC moved a step closer to securing a knockout berth at the 134th Durand Cup with a narrow 1-0 win over a resilient Namdhari FC in a tightly contested Group A match in Kolkata on Wednesday.

EBFC Kicks Off ISL Season With Thumping Win

EBFC Kicks Off ISL Season With Thumping Win

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Defending champions East Bengal FC secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Churchill Brothers in their Indian Super League season opener on Sunday. Goals from Dani Ramirez, Edmund Lalrindika, and a brace from substitute Bipin Singh sealed the win for Antonio Habas' side, making a strong statement for their campaign.

ISL: East Bengal hunt for first victory

ISL: East Bengal hunt for first victory

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

East Bengal FC have some sharp strikers such as Dimitrios Diamantakos and Cleiton Silva in their ranks. They can launch offence at the Odisha FC defence from set-pieces -- a facet of the game that Lobera will have to set his team up for diligently.

East Bengal advance to AFC Challenge quarters

East Bengal advance to AFC Challenge quarters

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

East Bengal, who trailed Nejmeh by two points heading into this encounter, took the lead in the eighth minute when Madih Talal's corner kick was inadvertently headed into his own net by Baba Musah at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinch IFA Shield in Kolkata derby thriller

Mohun Bagan Super Giant clinch IFA Shield in Kolkata derby thriller

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated arch-rivals East Bengal 1-0 in the IFA Shield final on Thursday, with Samir Zeljkovic scoring the decisive goal. This victory marks Mohun Bagan's 22nd IFA Shield title and provides a significant boost ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League season, while also avenging their earlier Durand Cup final defeat to East Bengal.

East Bengal pip holders Odisha, win maiden IWL title

East Bengal pip holders Odisha, win maiden IWL title

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Twenty-one years after an East Bengal team last won a league title in Indian football, the club's women's outfit sealed the Indian Women's League (IWL) trophy with a 1-0 victory over defending champions Odisha FC in Kalyani on Friday.

AFC Challenge League: East Bengal crush Bashundhara Kings

AFC Challenge League: East Bengal crush Bashundhara Kings

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Indian club East Bengal produced an utterly dominant show to crush Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings 4-0 in their AFC Challenge League match in Thimphu on Tuesday.

East Bengal stun Punjab in spectacular comeback win

East Bengal stun Punjab in spectacular comeback win

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

East Bengal scored four second half goals to recorded a sensational come-from-behind victory, beating Punjab FC 4-2 in their Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday.

East Bengal sent packing by Blasters in Super Cup shock

East Bengal sent packing by Blasters in Super Cup shock

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Kerala Blasters FC eliminated defending champions East Bengal FC from the Kalinga Super Cup with a 2-0 victory.

Diamantakos saves the day for East Bengal in Thimpu

Diamantakos saves the day for East Bengal in Thimpu

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

East Bengal kicked off their AFC Challenge League campaign with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bhutan's Paro FC, salvaging a crucial point thanks to Dimitrios Diamantakos' second-half equaliser.

ISL: Churchill Brothers Seek Redemption Against Resilient Punjab FC

ISL: Churchill Brothers Seek Redemption Against Resilient Punjab FC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

Churchill Brothers SC are set to face Punjab FC in an Indian Super League match in Margao. Churchill Brothers are looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat, with their coach apologising to fans and expecting a strong response. Punjab FC, known for their late goals and defensive organisation, are confident but wary of their opponents.

ISL: Chhetri's late strike ends East Bengal's play-offs hopes

ISL: Chhetri's late strike ends East Bengal's play-offs hopes

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri's late equaliser for Bengaluru FC ended East Bengal FC's play-offs aspirations after a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League match in Kolkata.

Heartbreak! 10-man East Bengal crash out of AFC Cup

Heartbreak! 10-man East Bengal crash out of AFC Cup

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

East Bengal, playing with 10 men for most of the match, conceded two late goals to FC Arkadag and lost 1-2 in the second leg of the AFC Challenge League quarterfinals.

East Bengal approach Delhi HC over Anwar's suspension

East Bengal approach Delhi HC over Anwar's suspension

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Anwar Ali, his current side East Bengal, and parent club Delhi FC on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court and sought a stay on the suspension imposed on the player.