The referee blows the final whistle! Al-Hussein pushed relentlessly in the closing stages, creating some nervy moments for East Bengal, but failed to find the winner. The match ends in a 2-2 draw.

East Bengal 2-2 Al-Hussein

GOAL!!! Obieda Al Namarnah delivers a perfect cross into the box from the left flank, and Ahmad Assaf finishes it brilliantly. The forward makes a well-timed run into the box and guides the ball into the back of the net with a fine first-time finish.

East Bengal 2-2 Al-Hussein

With four minutes of regulation time left on the clock, East Bengal continue to lead 2-1. 

East Bengal 2-1 Al-Hussein

Al-Hussein have clearly dominated East Bengal in the second half so far. The Jordanian side has been excellent going forward and has created a number of promising opportunities. They, however, continue their search for an equaliser.

East Bengal 2-1 Al-Hussein

GOAL!!! A defensive error from H. Bhatt and a brilliant finish from Mahmoud Al Mardi pull one back for Al-Hussein. Bhatt fails to make a routine interception, allowing Mahmoud Khrouba to collect the ball on the left flank. He drives into the box and cuts it back for Al Mardi, who slides in to apply a fine finish.

East Bengal 2-1 Al-Hussein

Dani Ramírez receives a pass from Edmund Lalrindika inside the box and goes for the far post with his left foot. He curls his shot towards goal, but the ball sails wide of the far post.

East Bengal 2-0 Al-Hussein

The second half is underway in Jordan. Al-Hussein build an attack down the left flank early after the restart, but lose possession inside the box due to a poor pass.

East Bengal 2-0 Al-Hussein

This has been a brilliant first half from East Bengal's perspective. They scored two goals through Dani Ramirez and Anwar Ali, while also riding their luck on a couple of occasions to maintain a clean sheet.

East Bengal 2-0 Al-Hussein (Half-time)

GOAL!!! Anwar Ali doubles East Bengal's lead! The Indian club is right on top of this game now. The defender rises highest to meet the cross and powers a close-range header into the centre of the goal.

East Bengal 2-0 Al-Hussein 

J. Gupta whipped in a cross from the left flank, but E. Lalrindika failed to convert it. He found himself in a one-on-one situation with the Al-Hussein goalkeeper and only needed to beat him, but sent his effort over the bar.

East Bengal 1-0 Al-Hussein 

Mahmoud Al Mardi earns a corner for his side. Can they make it count this time? Oh, no! A golden opportunity goes begging. It only needed a tap-in, but Al-Hussein fail to apply the finishing touch.

It could have been a good chance for Al-Hussein as their striker managed to break into the East Bengal box. Anwar Ali showed good defensive awareness and cleared the danger with ease.

East Bengal 1-0 Al-Hussein

That is a fine cross from the right flank into the box, but Al-Hussein's defence deals with it comfortably. East Bengal earn a corner, but fail to make it count. Al-Hussein launch a counter-attack, but they too lack the finishing touch.

East Bengal 1-0 Al-Hussein

Prabhsukhan Gill makes a brilliant save there! Al-Hussein's Yousef Qashi gets on the end of a corner with a header, but Prabhsukhan shows excellent reflexes to get a hand to it and avert the danger.

East Bengal 1-0 Al-Hussein

Aref Al Haj takes a shot, but it sails over the bar. It was a good effort from the Al-Hussein winger, but he missed the target by a small margin.

East Bengal 1-0 Al-Hussein

GOAL!!! East Bengal break the deadlock in the 10th minute of the game! E. Lalrindika fires the ball towards goal, and the goalkeeper fails to deal with it properly. The ball deflects off his hands and falls kindly for Dani Ramirez, who nets the rebound.

East Bengal 1-0 Al-Hussein (10')

Not a good start from East Bengal. They have been poor with their passing in midfield, while Al-Hussein's interceptions have been impressive on multiple occasions.

East Bengal 0-0 Al-Hussein (7')

The action is underway in Jordan! Have a look at the starting XIs -

The match is scheduled to begin at 9:30 PM IST. East Bengal and Al-Hussein have been placed in Group D alongside Iraq's Al Shorta SC and Oman's Al Seeb Club. The two sides have no previous head-to-head record, as this will be their first-ever meeting.

It is worth noting that the top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage.

Hello everyone, welcome to the AFC Champions League Two Group D clash between East Bengal and Al-Hussein. The Red and Gold Brigade begin their campaign today. Stay connected for live scores and updates.