East Bengal booked a spot in the Calcutta Football League (CFL) Super Six stage after beating Kalighat Milan Sangha Football Club 3-1 on Friday at the Naihati Bankimanjali Stadium in Naihati.
The Red and Gold Brigade took the lead in the 25th minute through David Lalhlansanga’s strike and went into the half-time break with a one-goal advantage.
Guite Vanlalpeka and Shyamal Besra netted the other two goals for East Bengal and secure a comfortable win for the side.
East Bengal ends its group stage as Group A table-topper with 23 points, recording seven wins in 11 matches.
It’s arch-rival Mohun Bagan Super Giant, on the other hand, is in a precarious position. It sits in sixth place, having 19 points with two matches in hand. Suruchi Sangha is sat third with 19 points and just one game in hand.
Only the top three from each group advances to the Super Six stage.
Published on Aug 29, 2025
