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East Bengal wins 3-1 in its IFA Shield opener— EBFC vs Calcutta Customs Full Highlights

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East Bengal IFA Shield match live — Follow the Group A match between EBFC and Calcutta Customs Club, being played in Kolkata, West Bengal on September 24.

Updated : Sep 24, 2026 15:52 IST

Jesin TK, part of East Bengal's Durand Cup-winning squad, starts against Calcutta Customs in the IFA Shield match. | Photo Credit: Durand Cup Media

Jesin TK, part of East Bengal's Durand Cup-winning squad, starts against Calcutta Customs in the IFA Shield match. | Photo Credit: Durand Cup Media

elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IFA Shield match between East Bengal and Calcutta Customs, which was played in Kolkata, West Bengal. The Indian Super League and Durand Cup champion will look to continue its purple patch in the domestic circuit this time around.

Match overview:

Kick-Off: 3 pm IST

Venue: East Bengal Ground, Kolkata

Referee: Mithun Kumar Kundu

Key Updates

September 24, 2026 15:52
HALFTIME
HT: East Bengal 1-1 Calcutta Customs
A goal by Riki Gharami for Calcutta Customs and an equaliser by Rohit Kumar sees the contest stay all square at half-time. Despite the Red-and-Gold Brigade coming close to scoring multiple times, including a header hitting the woodwork, the second half will begin with the score level.
September 24, 2026 15:48
45+2'
East Bengal will be relieved to have found some momentum after conceding the early goal. Meanwhile, Customs will find solace in Gharami’s runs into the final third, and will hope the team can pull off an upset in Kolkata.
September 24, 2026 15:45
44'
East Bengal goes for another attack, with Jesin minusing from the right and Souvik shooting on target. Debjit makes a timely save to deny the second goal for the Red-and-Gold Brigade.
September 24, 2026 15:43
43'
The match is rather low because of the wet pitch at the East Bengal ground, with passes in the final third getting comparatively easier to clear.
September 24, 2026 15:41
41'
East Bengal tries to exploit the right channel, with Bijay Murmu dragging the ball into the final third. He sends in a cross for Akash Hembram, but Customs’ captain Rahul Soren comes to his side’s safety.
September 24, 2026 15:40
39'
Mbenda takes the free-kick, which is initially cleared by East Bengal and then Gharami gets the ball and goes for a similar run along the left flank. He tries a trivelta, but Gourab makes a comfortable save.
September 24, 2026 15:37
36' Double save by Gourab!
Gharami continues be the usual suspect for East Bengal as he runs past Bijay and Boris and takes a left-footed shot, which is saved by Gourab. Seconds later, Monoranjan Singh tries a long-ranger, which also remains on target.
Gourab comes on top this time again.
September 24, 2026 15:35
34' Chance for East Bengal!
Boris Singh takes the free-kick from the right and Narender Gahlot heads the ball. The ball comes off the woodwork and East Bengal fans have their hands over their heads.
September 24, 2026 15:34
YELLOW CARD
33' Monoranjan booked
The match is getting more physical now, with Monoranjan Singh going in for the ball too harshly against Bijay Murmu. The referee books the Caustoms player.
September 24, 2026 15:33
32'
East Bengal has finally found a way back and is playing a lot more confidence after the first hydration break.
September 24, 2026 15:30
GOAL
29' Rohit equalises! EBFC 1-1 CCC
Boris Singh carries the ball along the right flank and send in a cross to the centre. Customs heads the ball out and East Bengal gets a set-piece. Rohit Kumar jumps to get his head to the corner kick and finds the net to make it square.
September 24, 2026 15:29
28'
East Bengal has a number of players missing from its first-team squad, including defender Anwar Ali and forward Edmund Lalrindika. Meanwhile, the Red-and-Gold Brigade is looking to find a way out to equalise.
September 24, 2026 15:26
26'
East Bengal tries to stitch an attack together, with Souvik sending a pass for Bijay Murmu. Murmu then lobs a cross to the centre but he was already in an off-side position.
September 24, 2026 15:25
24'
Aristide looks to exploit the left flank this time, carrying the ball into the final third and then cutting to his right. He tries to shot from distance, having fought off Boris, but his shot lands safely into the gloves of Gourab Shaw.
September 24, 2026 15:24
23'
The match has slowed down to some sort of a slugfest, with more brown patches on the ground that goalscoring chances in the game. Calcutta Customs remain the team dominating the attack so far, with Riki Gharami asking the most number of questions.
September 24, 2026 15:22
21'
East Bengal tries to attack on the counter, but Customs tracks back in time to block the shot. The home side sends in a cross from the left and goalkeeper Debjit makes a timely save to end that development.
September 24, 2026 15:19
18' Another chance to Customs!
Gharami creates another chance with a menacing cross from the left for the onrushing Aristide. However, EBFC’s goalkeeper Gourab gets to the ball first to put the attack to bed.
September 24, 2026 15:18
17'
East Bengal could be in deep trouble at the moment, with its striker Jesin TK down with an injury. The ground conditions are not helping too and East Bengal’s medical team looks to be spraying around the injury to ensure he gets back on his feet.
September 24, 2026 15:16
15'
Riki Gharami looks to have switched flanks, playing along the left instead of the right and creates another chance, sending in a cross for Rajen Orao, who skies it for a poor finish.
September 24, 2026 15:12
GOAL
12' Goal! Riki Hembram scores
Riki Hembram continues to create trouble for East Bengal with his run along the left flank. He cuts in to his right, then beats three East Bengal defenders, who struggle in the mud and then finds the bottom corner.
East Bengal is trailing!
September 24, 2026 15:10
10'
The midfield looks a bit muddy at the moment, giving the look and feel of a 1980 match. Rajen Rao tries to get the ball into East Bengal’s final third but the home side wins the ball back, wiyth Jesin trying to find an opening.
Customs’ defence eventually heads the ball to safety.
September 24, 2026 15:08
8'
Calcutta Customs goes for an attack on the counter with Riki Gharami carrying the ball along the left flank. He drop his shoulder and takes a shot, which stays on target, but Gourab Shaw makes a good save.
September 24, 2026 15:08
6'
Prasenjit Ghosh of Customs goes down after a challenge in his team’s half and the player looks to have a cramp. The referee resumes play with a drop ball and Jesin tries to push up front with a run, eventually losing the ball.
September 24, 2026 15:06
5'
The ground looks a bit slow today, with early showers in Kolkata. The sky has remained grey in Kolkata as the players look to find a win in their IFA Shield match today.
September 24, 2026 15:03
3' Chance for East Bengal!
Early chance for the home side as Bijay Murmu sends in a cross from the right for Rohit Danu in the box. Danu jumps and gets a header, but the ball goes just wide off-target.
September 24, 2026 15:03
2'
Both the teams are playing in their home kits, with Rohit Kumar bringing in his ISL experience to get the ball up front. East Bengal gets the ball in the opposition box, but Customs clears it in time.
September 24, 2026 15:02
1'
East Bengal tries to press early but the Calcutta Customs has a heavy low block to ensure the ball gets back to their feet and Debjit restarts play with a long kick.
September 24, 2026 15:00
Kick Off!
The IFA Shield match between East Bengal and Calcutta Customs. The Red-and-Gold Brigade starts from right to left, while Customs start from the other end.
September 24, 2026 14:54
Minutes to kick off!
The players are done with the warm up and the final dressing room chats are over. They will be out in a matter of time as East Bengal begins its hunt for the first IFA Shield in eight years.
September 24, 2026 14:45
Bino George back in the EBFC camp
East Bengal will be coached by its reserve team coach Bino George. The tactician had led the Red-and-Gold Brigade to consecutive Calcutta Football League titles and was in Kochi just a night before as coach of the India Legends team that lost 3-4 to Brazil Legends.
Ronaldinho found the net in that match as God’s own country saw Samba flavour on a warm Wednesday night.
September 24, 2026 14:40
Starting lineups: Calcutta Customs Club
Debjit Ghoshal - Zacharie Mbenda, Rahul Soren, Rajibul Halder, Monoranjan Singh - Riki Gharami, Prasenjit Ghosh, Rajer Rao, Sudip Hansda - Aristide Tchuitchou, Marshal Kisku
September 24, 2026 14:35
Starting lineups: East Bengal
Gourab Shaw - Bikram Pradhan, Monotosh Chakladar, Narender Gahlot, Boris Singh - Rohit Kumar, Souvik Chakrabarti - Rohit Danu, Bijay Murmu - Akash Hembram, Jesin TK
September 24, 2026 14:27
Match preview
Indian Super League and Durand Cup champion East Bengal FC will begin its IFA Shield 2026 campaign on Thursday, when it takes on Calcutta Customs in Kolkata.
As the record 29-time winner of the tournament, EBFC enters the 126th edition of the IFA Shield with the aim of reclaiming the title after an eight-year drought.
The Red & Gold Brigade have been placed in Group II alongside Punjab FC and late entrant, Calcutta Customs. With two spots up for grabs from each group heading into the semifinals, getting off to a strong start will be vital in a short group stage format.
In their latest meeting, EBFC defeated Calcutta Customs 2-0 at the East Bengal Ground in the Calcutta Football League on August 30.

Published on Sep 24, 2026

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