East Bengal FC put on a dominating performance against Bangladesh's Bashundhra Kings in the Asian arena, securing a 4-0 triumph at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu. With early goals from Dimitrios Diamantakos and Souvik Chakrabarti, East Bengal took a commanding lead in the first half. Anwar Ali and Nandha Kumar Sekar sealed the deal with their goals, making it a complete first-half performance for East Bengal. Despite benching key players in the second half, East Bengal maintained their lead and secured a clean sheet to close out the game.
East Bengal's Triumph in the AFC Challenge League
Background
The AFC Challenge League, now discontinued, was a football competition for emerging nations in Asia organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). East Bengal Football Club, a renowned club from India, participated in the tournament in 2013.
Dominant Performance
In a group stage match against Bangladesh's Bashundhra Kings, East Bengal put on a dominant display at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimpu, Bhutan. Dimitrios Diamantakos and Souvik Chakrabarti scored early goals to give the Indian side a commanding lead. Anwar Ali and Nandha Kumar Sekar sealed the victory with their goals in the first half, securing a 4-0 triumph.
East Bengal's coach, Trevor Morgan, praised his team's performance, saying, "We were very good today. We played with a high tempo, created a lot of chances, and deserved to win."
Key Players
Top 5 FAQs
Who participated in the AFC Challenge League? Emerging nations in Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal.
When was the AFC Challenge League discontinued? It was discontinued after the 2014 edition.
What is East Bengal FC known for? It is the second most successful Indian football club, having won the I-League three times and the Indian Super League twice.
Who was the coach of East Bengal FC during the 2013 AFC Challenge League? Trevor Morgan
How far did East Bengal FC progress in the 2013 AFC Challenge League? They reached the semi-finals, where they were defeated by Turkmenistan's HTTU Aşgabat.
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