#5 East Bengal’s vocal support
The Balewadi stadium had more away fans than home, as an estimated 1500 East Bengal fans were in attendance. The Red and Gold brigade had turned the stadium into a festive atmosphere, throwing scented colours, beating drums and chanting names of their favourite players time and again. One hopes that this culture continues and spreads all over the nation, so that more and more fans get interested in Indian football.
P.S: The author would like to thank Mr. Samyadipta Paul, a hardcore East Bengal fanatic whose efforts helped him to catch the match online and whose inputs helped him to frame the article.
Edited by Staff Editor