"Wow. Legacy Adipoli!" - East Bengal FC supporters unveil huge tifo to showcase trophy supremacy over Kerala Blasters FC

The clash between East Bengal FC and Kerala Blasters FC was highly anticipated. The Torchbearers welcomed their rivals to the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.

Both teams boast passionate fanbases that have been pivotal to their success. But when it comes to trophies one team clearly has the upper hand, and East Bengal fans didn’t hesitate to assert that.

During the match against Kerala Blasters, the Red and Gold Brigade unfurled a tifo featuring their numerous trophies. The poster also showed a Kerala Blasters fan admiring their impressive cabinet and exclaiming, “Wow. Legacy.”

Established in 1920, East Bengal FC are one of the pioneering clubs in Indian football. They have won over 175 trophies, including the Calcutta Football League 39 times, the IFA Shield 28 times, the Federation Cup eight times, and the Durand Cup 16 times.

Kerala Blasters, a relatively newer team, have had limited success in terms of trophies, a fact that the Torchbearers were keen to emphasize.

Despite East Bengal’s stronghold in the stands, the Blasters had the last laugh on the pitch.

Kerala Blasters go top of the table with victory over East Bengal FC

Daisuke Sakai’s first-half goal gave Kerala Blasters the lead, and a late strike by Dimitrios Diamantakos sealed a 2-1 victory.

The Blasters displayed determination and resilience to secure their first away win of the season, helping them move to the top of the standings.

The Blasters have had a strong start with 13 points from six games. That will likely please head coach Ivan Vukomanovic, especially after a challenging pre-season and Durand Cup.

On the other hand, East Bengal’s struggles continue and they find themselves in 10th place with only four points. Carles Cuadrat’s men have work to do during the international break, and will hope to bounce back when they face Chennaiyin FC on November 25.

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