Lajong stun East Bengal with 2-1 comeback win

Lajong stun East Bengal with 2-1 comeback win Shillong: Shillong Lajong came from behind to earn full points as they registered an upset win over East Bengal 2-1 in the 20th round of I-League football at the Jawaharlal Nehru Sport Complex on Saturday. East Bengal foreign recruit Tolgay Ozbey opened the scoring in the fourth minute before John Menyongar restored parity for the Shillong Lajong in 12th minute and Eugeneson Lyngdoh doubled the lead in 16th minute. The...
11:31 PM, Feb 11, 2012

Prayag United shock East Bengal with late win

Prayag United shock East Bengal with late win Kolkata: Giant-killers Prayag United scored an injury-time goal to register a dramatic 1-0 win over East Bengal in their return leg I-League fixture at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Tuesday. Kayne Vincent cashed in on a rare counter in the third minute of stoppage time, helping his team to climb to third spot in the league standings. East Bengal goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh committed harakiri when he decided to join his...
07:45 PM, Jan 31, 2012

East Bengal rally to hold Churchill Brothers 1-1

East Bengal rally to hold Churchill Brothers 1-1 Margao: Churchill Brothers allowed East Bengal to come from behind in a 1-1 draw to split the points in the 17th-round tie of the I-League at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao on Friday. Churchill had the lion's share of scoring chances throughout, especially in the second half, but their strikers once again failed to take advantage. Luck also eluded them as Lenny Rodrigues's and Henri Autchouet's attempts at the goal hit...
11:19 PM, Jan 27, 2012

East Bengal rout Pailan Arrows 4-1

East Bengal rout Pailan Arrows 4-1 Kolkata: East Bengal returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, thrashing minnows Pailan Arrows 4-1 in their return leg I-League fixture at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday. After Penn Orji had opened the scoring for East Bengal in the 27th minute, Tolgay Ozbey struck twice in the 30th and 76th minutes, while another was scored by Robert Lalthlamuana. The consolation goal for the Arrows was scored by...
12:33 AM, Jan 18, 2012

Football - the passion play in Kolkata

Football - the passion play in Kolkata It all began with a kick of the ball. In 1877, when Calcutta was still capital of British India, 10-year-old Nagendra Prasad Sarbadhikari was mesmerised by a ball game being played by Europeans in the vast open grounds in the heart of the city. He descended from the carriage taking his mother to the riverfront and watched from the sidelines. At some point, when the ball rolled over to him,...
10:32 AM, Dec 13, 2011

East Bengal grab Federation Cup in penalty shootout

East Bengal grab Federation Cup in penalty shootout The match was decided in a penalty shootout after a goalless 120 minutes. ...
10:08 AM, Jan 04, 2010

I-League: East Bengal and JCT share the spoils

I-League: East Bengal and JCT share the spoils JCT have seven points from their three matches, East Bengal have two. ...
04:25 PM, Oct 12, 2009

I-League: Mahindra beat East Bengal in a thriller

I-League: Mahindra beat East Bengal in a thriller Mahindra United notched their first three points of the season. ...
02:26 AM, Oct 09, 2009

After Spanish tour, it's back to Indian reality: Bhutia

After Spanish tour, it's back to Indian reality: Bhutia Indian team left for Dubai and Spain for preparatory camps and friendlies. ...
12:47 PM, Jun 26, 2009

Mohun Bagan trying to destroy my career: Bhaichung

Mohun Bagan trying to destroy my career: Bhaichung Mohun Bagan has suspended Bhaichung Bhutia for six months. ...
12:50 PM, Jun 25, 2009

AIFF to discuss 'first aid' issues with Kolkata clubs

AIFF to discuss 'first aid' issues with Kolkata clubs East Bengal, Mohun Bagan agree to release their players for national camp. ...
03:42 PM, Jun 24, 2009

Bhaichung suspended for skipping practice for show

Bhaichung suspended for skipping practice for show Mohan Bagan has suspended him for taking part in Jhalak Dikhla Ja. ...
08:54 PM, Jun 08, 2009

Bhutia's release from Mohun Bagan soon: East Bengal

Bhutia's release from Mohun Bagan soon: East Bengal His future has been uncertain after he asked for a release from Bagan. ...
02:06 AM, Jun 04, 2009

East Bengal snap Subhash Singh, Harmanjot Khabra

East Bengal snap Subhash Singh, Harmanjot Khabra East Bengal had a disappointing season and are looking to rebuild. ...
01:09 PM, Apr 30, 2009

Just 2-3 national players at East Bengal: Bhowmick

Just 2-3 national players at East Bengal: Bhowmick They have as many as six national team players this season. ...
04:03 PM, Apr 27, 2009
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