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East Bengal Secures Winning Start in IFA Shield After Trailing Customs on Rain-Soaked Field
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News18•24-09-2026, 20:28
East Bengal Secures Winning Start in IFA Shield After Trailing Customs on Rain-Soaked Field
- •East Bengal began their IFA Shield campaign with a 3-1 victory over Customs, overcoming an early deficit.
- •Customs took the lead in the 12th minute with a goal from Ricky Gharami on a heavy, rain-soaked field.
- •Rohit Kumar equalized for East Bengal in the 29th minute, followed by goals from Rohit Danu and Akash Hemram in the second half.
- •Despite initial struggles and coordination issues, East Bengal showed strong fight and made a comeback in the second half.
- •The team, a mix of senior and Kolkata League players, aims to advance towards the semi-finals, with Punjab FC as their next opponent.
Key Questions Answered
East Bengal started their IFA Shield campaign with a 3-1 victory against the Customs department after overcoming a trailing start on a rain-soaked field.
Rohit Kumar, Rohit Danu, and Akash Hemram scored the goals for East Bengal to secure their 3-1 comeback win.
Following their opening win, East Bengal's next opponent in the IFA Shield is Punjab FC.
