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Sportstar·India·Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 08:33 AM

East Bengal vs Punjab FC LIVE — IFA Shield update; ISL champion looks to continue form against Shers

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Riding high on a record-breaking opening victory, Punjab FC is set to face local heavyweight East Bengal FC in its final IFA Shield 2026-27 Group B fixture on Wednesday.

The Shers enter the fixture in red-hot form following a ruthless 7-0 demolition of Calcutta Customs. Newly-appointed head coach Pavlos Dermitzakis saw his revamped squad click instantly, spearheaded by a devastating debut from international forward Raphael Messi Bouli.

East Bengal FC heads into the match navigating a dense calendar featuring AFC Champions League Two alongside its ISL commitments.

Consequently, the Red-Gold Brigade, under Bino George, have heavily utilised squad rotation in the IFA Shield, relying on a resilient mix of emerging reserve talent to dictate the tempo at home. The strategy proved effective in their opening fixture, where they recovered from an early 12th-minute deficit to register a commanding 3-1 victory over Calcutta Customs.

East Bengal and Punjab FC last met in the ISL in May 2026, playing out a tightly contested 0-0 draw at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

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