Calcutta Football League: George Telegraph shocks East Bengal

Justice Morgan struck late in the injury-time to help George Telegraph accomplish a giant killing act by downing 39-time champion Quess East Bengal.

Published : Aug 09, 2019 21:55 IST , Kolkata

Supporters take part in a rally ahead of East Bengal's centenary celebration day.
Supporters take part in a rally ahead of East Bengal's centenary celebration day.
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Supporters take part in a rally ahead of East Bengal's centenary celebration day.

Justice Morgan struck late in the injury-time to help George Telegraph accomplish a giant killing act by downing 39-time champion Quess East Bengal by a solitary goal, in a premier division group 'A' match of the Calcutta Football League on Friday. 

Playing at home in front of packed galleries, East Bengal's campaign thus got off to a poor start as it failed to convert numerous chances and went down against an unfancied opponent conceding a late goal.

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Opting to rotate the squad after two rounds in Durand Cup, East Bengal's Spanish coach Alejandro Menendez found his attackers unable to provide the desired finish despite his side dominating the action for the greater part of the match. 

With the scoreline remaining barren for the regulation 90 minutes, Morgan found the net off a solo effort as Geroge Telegraph mounted a successful counter-attack in the injury time. This was the third consecutive win for George Telegraph which remained on top of the table with nine points.

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