Kolkata : East Bengal got a big relief in the fight to retain the title in the Calcutta Football League (CFL 2026-27). Despite falling behind at one point against Mohammedan Sporting Club in the crucial Super Six match, the red and yellow finally drew the match 1-1. Mohammedan took the lead in the 69th minute through Lalthankima’s goal in this match held at the Kalyani Stadium on Monday.
From the start, it seemed that the Black Panthers would leave the field with three points. But the picture changed in the very last moment of the match. Akash equalized for East Bengal in extra time. With his goal, the red and yellow team avoided a defeat against Mohammedan and picked up a point. As a result, East Bengal did not let their chances in the title race completely end.
Neither team was able to score for most of the match. Both sides created attacks, but the door to the goal was not opened due to shortcomings in the last pass and finishing. The situation changed in the 69th minute.
Lalthankima scored for Mohammedan to put the team ahead. After that goal, the Black Panthers took control of the match. As time went on, the fear of defeat in front of East Bengal grew.
Mohammedan was leading 1-0 until the final whistle. But in extra time, Akash came to the rescue for the red-yellows. His goal made the scoreline 1-1.
This goal not only saved East Bengal from defeat, but also kept them in the fight for the Super Six. This point, obtained in the last minute of the match, is undoubtedly important for the red and yellow.
East Bengal drew 0-0 against United Sports in the first match of the Super Six. They also failed to win against Mohammedan. As a result, the red-yellows have only two points after two matches.
However, there is still one match left. East Bengal’s main goal now is to pick up all three points by beating Coal in the final match. The result of that match could be crucial to their title chances.
Although Mohammedan could not win this match, their position in the Super Six is still quite strong. They are in second place with six points from two matches. Mohun Bagan Super Giants are above them on goal difference.
On the other hand, Mohun Bagan also drew 1-1 against United Sports. As a result, the battle for the points table has become more intense. The final equation of the championship will depend on who collects how many points in the last few matches.
After a 1-1 draw against Mohammedan, East Bengal have no room for error. The Red and Yellows will have to win against Coal India in the last Super Six match. They will also have to look at the results of other teams.
Despite the 90-minute battle against Mohammedan, defeat seemed almost certain, but Akash’s goal in extra time gave East Bengal new life. Now, it remains to be seen whether the red-yellows can turn that life into a dream of a title in the final match.
