| India Santosh Trophy | 03/14 10:30 | - | West Bengal v Services | W | 1-0 | |
| India Santosh Trophy | 03/12 10:30 | - | Chandigarh v West Bengal | W | 0-1 | |
| India Santosh Trophy | 01/02 08:30 | - |
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| India Santosh Trophy | 12/29 08:30 | - | West Bengal v Chhattisgarh | W | 2-1 |
Wikipedia - West Bengal football team
The West Bengal football team (Bengali: পশ্চিমবঙ্গ ফুটবল দল), also known as IFA Bengal football team or earlier the Bengal football team, is an Indian football team representing West Bengal in Indian state football competitions including the Santosh Trophy. They were the second Indian team to participate in the continental top tier tournament – Asian Champion Club Tournament, by playing in the 1970 edition following Mysore in 1969.
History
Bengal made its debut in the national competitions at the 1941–42 Santosh Trophy. West Bengal have appeared in the Santosh Trophy finals 45 times, having won 32 titles, the most by any team. Managed by Balaidas Chatterjee, the team won six Santosh Trophy titles between 1949 and 1959. In 1962, former Indian captain Samar Banerjee guided Bengal winning the trophy.
Prior to 2003, the team competed as "Bengal football team". On 16 August 2021, West Bengal played a friendly match against India national team at the Salt Lake Stadium and it was won by India by 1–0. In October 2022, West Bengal managed by Biswajit Bhattacharya clinched gold at the 36th National Games of India, defeating Kerala 5–0 in final.
The team is known for its attacking style of play, with quick passing and skillful dribbling being key components of their game. They have a reputation for producing top-quality players who have gone on to represent the national team and play in top leagues around the world.
West Bengal FA has a storied rivalry with other state teams, particularly with teams from Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal. Matches between West Bengal FA and their rivals are always highly anticipated and fiercely contested, drawing large crowds and creating an electric atmosphere.
Overall, West Bengal FA is a powerhouse in Indian football, with a proud history and a bright future ahead. Their commitment to excellence on the field and their dedication to developing young talent make them a team to watch in the Indian soccer scene.