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FK Arkadag vs East Bengal Highlights AFC Challenge League Quarterfinal: East Bengal Crash Out Of AFC Challenge League After Loss Against FK Arkadag
FK Arkadag vs East Bengal Highlights, AFC Challenge Cup quarterfinal: 10-man East Bengal lost 1-2 against FK Arkadag in the AFC Challenge League quarterfinal second leg encounter.
FK Arkadag vs East Bengal Highlights, AFC Challenge Cup quarterfinal© X (Twitter)
FK Arkadag vs East Bengal Highlights, AFC Challenge League quarterfinal: 10-man East Bengal were defeated 1-2 by FK Arkadag in the AFC Challenge League quarterfinal second leg encounter. East Bengal lost 1-3 on aggregate in the two-legged tie. East Bengal's Lalchungnunga received a second yellow card in the 33rd minute after Messi Bouli put the visitors ahead and level on aggregate inside the first two minutes. However, Altymurad Annadurdyev scored twice for FK Arkadag. Earlier, Yazgylvc Gurbanow scored the all-important goal for the Turkmenistan side in the 10th minute in the first leg.
Here are the Highlights of the AFC Challenge League quarterfinal 2nd leg match between East Bengal and FK Arkadag
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- 18:47 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: Match recapA 10-man East Bengal conceded two late goals to go down 1-2 to FC Arkadag of Turkmenistan and crash out of the quarterfinals in the AFC Challenge League. Messi Bouli put East Bengal in the lead in the first minute of the second leg quarterfinal match, but the Indian Super League side were reduced to 10 men in the 33rd minute when Lalchungnunga was sent off by the referee for his second yellow card offence. Altymyrat Annadurdyyez then struck two late goals (89th and 90+8th) to seal the semifinal spot with 3-1 on aggregate. They had won 1-0 in the first leg match in Kolkata on March 5.
- 17:46 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: Big miss for East BengalSouvik Chakrabarti had the perfect chance to win it for East Bengal but his shot was wide of the target. A solid move from the visitors culminated in a major chance for Chakrabarti but he just could not finish the move properly!
- 17:36 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: What a phenomenal save!What a chance for FK Arkadag and what an amazing save from Gill! The free-kick from Hydyrow dipped at the last moment and Gill had a difficult task ahead of him. However, he was able to pull off a stunning save to guide it over the goal. East Bengal are still in this game!
- 17:34 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: Save from East BengalFinally a shot on target from FK Arkadag in the second half but it was just too easy for Prabhsukhan Singh Gill. There have not been many clear cut chances in the second half and it looks like a moment of brilliance can end up deciding this encounter.
- 17:27 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: Relentless ArkadagWhile East Bengal have been the more fluent side between the two, FK Arkadag have been relentless in their attack. Constant crosses into the box and long balls from the centre line in order to penetrate the East Bengal defence. However, not a single good chance in the second half as Gill completes two easy saves in a row.
- 17:24 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: Brilliant counter-attackIt was everything that East Bengal wanted - but just without the final product. They won the ball back in their own half and produced a swift counter-attack and left FK Arkadag vulnerable. However, the final pass towards Messi Bouli was just not up to the mark and it was cleared for a corner.
- 17:19 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: Another yellow cardAn extremely careless tackle by Messi Bouli and it is a yellow card for East Bengal's most effective player till now. A dangerous high foot tackle was spotted by the referee and now he will have to be extra careful as East Bengal are already a man down against FK Arkadag.
- 17:11 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: Cautious startA somewhat cautious start to the second half by both sides. East Bengal are trying to penetrate the opposition box from the flanks with Messi Bouli being the main target of the passes. On the other hand, Arkadag have a much more that earned them a corner but nothing came off it.
- 17:09 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: No changes of tacticMany expected to East Bengal to change tactics after Lalchungnunga received the red card. But they have not made any changes to their side and have stuck to their aggressive mode of football. That has resulted in multiple chances but have also made them quite vulnerable to counter attacks.
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- 16:55 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: End of the first 45!10-man East Bengal head into the break with a narrow 1-0 lead in this match. Messi Bouli made a crucial block on the stroke of half-time to keep the score 1-1 pm aggregate. Tempers flairing in the first 45 as Arkadag head coach Dovletmyrat was also shown a yellow card. Bouli had the visitors ahead inside the first couple of minutes. However, the Red and Golds have a mountain to climb in the 2nd half after Lalchungnunga was sent off for a second yellow card offence.
- 16:37 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: Red card for East Bengal!Disaster for East Bengal! Lalchungnunga gets a second yellow and he is off. East Bengal now down to 10. That seemed like a clear dive. Harsh decision. Arkadag have a free-kick just from just outside the boxFKA 0:1 EBFC ('33)
- 16:26 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: Nervy moments for EBFC!Gurbanov was released on the right following a throw ball. However, Gill was quick come out of his goal and clear the danger. However, he looked to have picked up a knock after almost colliding with Gurbanov. Gets medical attention after going down inside the boxFKA 0:1 EBFC ('22)
- 16:20 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: So close!Off the post and wide on the rebound! That was a golden chance for East Bengal to take a lead in this tie. However, Celis fails to find the net on the rebound. Diamantakos did ever so well to get his shot away, only for the post to deny him East Bengal's secondFKA 0:1 EBFC ('17)
- 15:48 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: When and where to watch?We are just under 15 minutes away from the first kick of the match. In case you don't know where to catch this action live, click here.
- 15:42 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: Problem of plenty for East Bengal!Ever since East Bengal players and support staff reached Turkmenistan, several roadblocks have hampered their preparations. As per Sportstar, the players have limited internet access and their passports have been confiscated at the team hotel.
- 15:34 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: Big controversy!East Bengal's preparations in Turkmenistan were overshadowed by a shocking incident. Arkadag's media officer was caught spying on the Indian club's training session. According to reports, the Red and Golds promptly lodged a complaint with the AFC authorities, following which the official was removed from the premises.
- 15:26 (IST)AFC Challenge League Live: East Bengal's starting XI!
One of the most significant games in our club's history!
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