East Bengal secured a 3-1 victory over Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Sunday and inched closer to its 41st Calcutta Football League (CFL) title.
The side started its second Championship Round match with two changes as goalkeeper Debjit Majumder and attacker Sayan Banerjee returned from suspensions.
The match started at a brisk pace with the Red and Gold Brigade dominating possession and creating early chances. In the 26th minute, David Lalhlansanga broke the deadlock off Vishnu PV’s assist to net his fifth CFL 2025 goal.
Diamond Harbour responded with intent, pressing high and earning a few set-pieces, but the East Bengal defence held firm and managed to protect the 1-0 lead till the half-time break.
DHFC started the second half with more resilience. It equalised in the 71st minute through Sairuatkima. However, the Indian Super League side regained its composure and struck back in the 75th minute when substitute Jesin TK restored the lead. Sayan Banerjee charged into the box and unleashed a goal-bound shot, but it ricocheted off the rival custodian’s glove and fell in front of an onrushing Jesin, who made no mistake to slot the ball in.
In the dying minutes of the game, Jesin completed his brace with a stunning strike to the far post.
“It’s a positive sign that we are creating multiple chances in every game, but we need to be more effective in conversion. That said, I would laud the boys for scoring three goals in consecutive matches against quality opponents,” said East Bengal B Team Coach Archishman Biswas.
The victory propelled the Red and Gold Brigade closer to the CFL title, with it needing a victory against United SC in its final Championship Round match at the East Bengal Ground on September 22.
Published on Sep 14, 2025
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