In an exciting and fiercely contested match, East Bengal emerged victorious over their arch-rivals, Mohammedan SC, with a narrow 3-2 win in the U-17 Youth League 2023-24. The match took place at the Barrackpore Stadium, and it was a pulsating encounter filled with emotions and drama.

East Bengal started the game strongly, displaying their attacking prowess and taking a 2-goal lead in quick succession. Ashish Roy broke the deadlock in the 26th minute with a clinical finish, followed by Ajay Sahani doubling the lead just six minutes later with a well-taken goal. However, Mohammedan SC fought back valiantly, refusing to give up without a fight. Subhrojit's strike in the 40th minute ignited hopes of a turnaround for his team, injecting a new lease of life into the match. Just before the halftime whistle, the crowd erupted as Atanu found the back of the net to level the scores at 2-2. It was a remarkable comeback by Mohammedan, forcing a thrilling deadlock at the break.

East Bengal, buoyed by their strong start, continued to press forward and create chances. Their persistence paid off in the 82nd minute when East Bengal was awarded a penalty converted by East Bengal's captain, Gunraj Grewal, giving his team the crucial lead.

With this hard-fought victory, East Bengal U-17 secured momentum and bragging rights as their focus now shifts to the highly anticipated derby against Mohun Bagan Super Giant U-17. This upcoming clash on Saturday, 16th December is expected to be another intense battle, and football fans from all over eagerly await the showdown.