Red & Gold Brigade Lift Kuladakanta Memorial Shield

East Bengal FC 3–0 : Diamond Harbour FC

Venue: Town Club Ground , Raiganj
Competition: Kuladakanta Memorial Shield

Scorers :  Sayan Banerjee, Shyamal Besra , Nasib Rahaman

East Bengal FC delivered a commanding performance to defeat Diamond Harbour FC 3–0 in the Kuladakanta Memorial Shield match played at Raiganj, showcasing their dominance with disciplined football and clinical finishing.

From the opening whistle, East Bengal took control of possession and dictated the tempo of the game. Their midfield maintained composure and pressed high, restricting Diamond Harbour FC from settling into a rhythm. The early pressure paid dividends as East Bengal found the breakthrough in the first half, capitalising on a well-constructed attacking move to go ahead.

Diamond Harbour FC attempted to respond by tightening their defence and looking for counter-attacking opportunities, but East Bengal’s backline remained solid and well-organised, denying any clear chances. As the match progressed, East Bengal continued to exploit spaces, creating multiple scoring opportunities.

The second half saw East Bengal step up the intensity further.  Diamond Harbour FC fought hard but struggled to cope with East Bengal’s pace, movement, and superior ball control.

Overall, it was a comprehensive team performance from East Bengal FC, marked by tactical discipline, strong defensive organisation, and efficient attacking play. The victory by a three-goal margin underlined their strength and preparation in the Kuladakanta Memorial Shield.

The win at Raiganj adds further confidence to East Bengal FC as they continue their campaign, while Diamond Harbour FC will look to regroup and learn from the experience against a strong opponent.