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A Memorable Derby: The Day East Bengal Triumphed Against Superstitions
The Controversial Pre-Match Incident
In a vivid recounting of a historic football derby, a former captain of East Bengal shares a fascinating story from a fiercely contested match against Mohun Bagan, one of the most iconic rivalries in Indian football. The story begins with a superstition that fans and even players sometimes hold onto: the belief that the team entering the ground first is unlikely to win.