East Bengal vs Arkadag Highlights, Quarterfinal 2nd Leg of AFC Challenge League: EBFC 1-2 ARK (1-3) at FT - Red and Gold are knocked out!

East Bengal out of AFC Challenge League: EBFC 1-3 ARK on Aggregate

East Bengal's AFC Challenge League campaign ended in heartbreak as they were knocked out by Turkmenistan's Arkadag, losing 3-1 on aggregate after a 2-1 defeat in the second leg. Despite taking an early lead through Messi Bouli to level the tie on aggregate (1-1), East Bengal suffered a major setback when Lalchunnunga was sent off in the first half.

Arkadag capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Hydyrow converting a late penalty after Sauvik conceded a foul in the box. As East Bengal pushed forward desperately, a defensive lapse allowed Annadurdyyev to seal the result with a counter-attacking goal in stoppage time.

This marks another disappointing exit for East Bengal, having already been eliminated from the ISL playoffs. The club management now faces mounting pressure amid fan unrest, as the team's trophy drought continues. Arkadag, meanwhile, advanced to the semifinals with a strong home performance.

We fold our Live coverage on that note. Keep following myKhel for sports update throughout the globe. Goodbye for now!

AFC Challenge League Quarterfinal 2nd Leg Live Score

Full Time! East Bengal are knocked out of the AFC Challenge League as Arkadag beat them 3-1 on aggregate (1-0 away and 2-1 at home). East Bengal are out of another title reckoning for the season as they went out of the ISL race few days ago. Plenty to ponder about for the club management while fans continue to protest!

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 2-1 ( AGG 3-1) FT

East Bengal vs Arakadag Live Score: GOOOALLL!

GOOOOALL! Arkadag score 2nd goal through Annadurdyyev as Saparmammedov sets him following a counter-attack as East Bengal commit defensive error in a bid to put the ball forward in a hurry. It's certainly game over for East Bengal now

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 2-1 ( AGG 3-1)

ARK vs EBFC Live: Substitution

90+7' Late substitution by Arkadag as Tirkishov is taken off for Saparmammedov comes on. There's not much time left on the clock as East Bengal's continental run is about to get over!

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 1-1 ( AGG 2-1)

AFC Challenge league QF 2nd Leg LIVE: 7 minutes added!

7 minutes of stoppage time added and East Bengal are now putting numbers in the attacking third as they look desperate to level this quarterfinal tie again!

Meanwhile David Lalhlansanga comes on for Rakip in an attacking move while the clock is ticking away!

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 1-1 ( AGG 2-1)

Arkadag vs East Bengal Live Updates: Arkadrag takes lead!

89' GOAL! Hydyrow converts the penalty to put Arkadrag back in the lead in the two-way tie! East Bengal at this point are getting knocked out from the AFC Challenge League unless they find an equaliser in the injury time!

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 1-1 ( AGG 2-1)

AFC Challenge League Live Score: Penalty kick for Arkadrag!

87' Penalty kick for Arkadrag as Sauvik fouls Tirkishov inside the box as the forward makes a scaring mazy run into the box. Sauvik at fault for putting his foot out while Tirkishov made the most out of it!

EBFC vs ARK 2nd Leg Live: Saul Crespo makes a crrucial interception!

86' Saul Crespo makes a crucial diving interception to clear a cross the left wing by Hydyrow! If not for the clearance, the ball would have fell to a Arkadrag forward to score!

AFC Challenge League Quarterfinal 2nd Leg Live Score: Substitution by East Bengal

78' Oscar Bruzon makes first substitution as he takes off Celis for PV Vishnu in attack. Hopefully the Kerala youngster will soon start showing his speed, skills and flair in attack because East Bengal still need a goal to reach semifinal!

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1)

East Bengal vs Arakadag Live Score: Arkadag substitute looks to make impact

74' One of the Arkadrag subsitute Hydyrow, wearing 77, is providing good pace on left flank and is keeping Rakip on his toes. He just forced the EB defender into a mistake, winning his side a crucial freekick while the clock is moving towards the 80th minute!

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1)

ARK vs EBFC Live: East Bengal defense hold strong

68' We can see crosses being sent into the box from either flanks by Arkadage players but East Bengal defense look razor sharp at the moment in clearing any danger that enters their final third, including a latest corner which was effectively guided out of the box to safety. Arkadag coach is considering a double substitution with the intention to put fresh legs in attack!

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1)

AFC Challenge league QF 2nd Leg LIVE: Arkadage find momentum in build up

61;' Arkadag have found momentum in their build up and are looking to shoot from outside the box knowing that East Bengal have a man less in the midfield, which means some shooting space may appear. However, the EB midfielder Sauvik and Crespo are working hard and are not making it easy for Arkadag players to get a clear shot!

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1)

Arkadag vs East Bengal Live Updates: Yellow card for Messi B

57' Yellow card for Messi Bouli for a high-boot challenge on a rival player following a long freekick for East Bengal. Messi B is not too impressed and says he deserves a caution as it was his first foul of the day. The referee is not changing his mind.

Meanwhile must credit East Bengal for coming into the second half well structured as they are not allowing Arkadag players much comfort in attack. We are yet to see any clear cut chances for the hosts in the second half.

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1)

AFC Challenge League Live Score: Messi B heads off target

53' HEADER OFF TARGET! Messi B almost heads in the second goal but fails to keep his header on target! It was a nice cross by Celis to set up his teammate and if Messi would have got enough touch on the header, it would have gone in! This was a promising chance for East Bengal and hopefully will see more of it.

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1)

EBFC vs ARK 2nd Leg Live: 2nd Half begins

46' The second half begins and Arkadag quickly take charge of the possession while East Bengal settle into a defensive shape. If East Bengal are playing for a draw, we may see a tie breaker later today. Will share the details soon on tie breakers.

AFC Challenge League Quarterfinal 2nd Leg Live Score: EBFC 1-0 ARK (1-1) at HT

First half summary: East Bengal head into the break with a slender 1-0 lead, thanks to an early goal from Messi Bouli, which has leveled the tie on aggregate (1-1). However, their joy was dampened when Lalchunnunga received a red card, leaving them a man down for the remainder of the match.

Despite the disadvantage, East Bengal have managed to hold their shape defensively, soaking up Arkadag's pressure. The hosts, backed by their home crowd, have been growing in confidence, pushing forward aggressively but failing to convert their chances.

Adding to the drama, there is uncertainty over coach Oscar Bruzon's presence in the dugout, as the referee appeared to have issued a warning-possibly more. It remains to be seen if he returns after halftime.

With a tough second half ahead, can East Bengal hold on or find another goal to seal progression? Stay tuned!

East Bengal vs Arakadag Live Score: 1st half ends!

The referee blows the whistle for the first half and East Bengal players walk back with the satisfaction of taking an early lead through Messi and levelling the score on aggregate. However, Lalchunnunga's red card won't let them breathe easy, especially when Arkadag are looking confident with their fans backing them!

One more worrying development could be is that the referee may have asked East Bengal coach Oscar Bruzon to leave the dugout. However, it's not certain if it was just a caution or a marching order as we saw no red card coming. Will get to know that soon if he appears in the dugout after the break or not?

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1) at HT

ARK vs EBFC Live: East Bengal finishing 1st half strongly

45+2' East Bengal are maintaining their momentum well since that Celis shot as they are managing to keep the action in Arkadag's final third. However, man's disadvantage is showing as there are not enough people in the box to reach the crosses and key passes!

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1)

AFC Challenge league QF 2nd Leg LIVE: Celis shoots!

45' Celis shoots! However, weakly and straight to the goalkeeper as Saul Crespo hurls a long freekick into the box, falling nicely to the East Bengal forward. East Bengal have another indirect free kick on the left flank while four minutes of stoppage time is added. Can the visitors find their second goal against all odds?

Arkadag vs East Bengal Live Updates: East Bengal park the bus!

40' East Bengal have turned to a defensive formation of 5-3-1 at the moment following the red card as they understand that soaking the pressure of Arkadag attack is the best way to cope up in this game astheir rivals are more bullish since gaining a main advantage!

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1)

AFC Challenge League Live Score: Red card for Lalchunnunga!

35' RED CARD FOR LALCHUNNUNGA! Big blow for East Bengal as the Indian defender is shown a red card at the edge of the box during a Arkadag counter. He drags down Gurbanov, who was looking for that contact while running swiftly towards the goal with the ball on his feet!

Referee shows him immediate second yellow followed by the red card! This is going to be an uphill tasks for East Bengal from this point on!

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1)

AFC Challenge League Quarterfinal 2nd Leg Live Score: Back-to-back chance for East Bengal!

28' Messi B shoots twice! The East Bengal forward finally gets a chance to shoot following a sporadic attack build by the visitors but both the shots were blocked by a sliding Arkadag defender. Must say great commitment as Messi B could have easily scored his second goal there and put East Bengal in a crucial aggregate lead!

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1)

East Bengal vs Arakadag Live Score: Tirkishov shoots off target!

23' Tirkishov shoots way off target following a promising move by Arkadag from the right flank. Tirkishov's angle was bit tight for a shoot and could have gone for setting up his two teammates waiting in the middle. Could have shown some sensibility there.

Worrying signs for East Bengal as Arkadag forwards are growing in confidence and are combining better than in the first 20 minutes of the match

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1)

ARK vs EBFC Live: Arkadage dominate the phase

20' Arkadag are dominating the early phase and are surging for their opening goal while East Bengal are looking to keep it tight at the back and hit them on the counter. Diamantakos and Celis are trying to combine and unlock the chances but so far it hasn't been clean on the counter except for that opening move that ended in a goal.

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1)

AFC Challenge league QF 2nd Leg LIVE: Arkadag putting pressure from set pieces

13' Arkadag with back-to-back set-piece opportunities as they win back-to-back long freekick resulting in a couple of corners. They aggressively putting numbers inside the box and making East Bengal defenders work hard to stop them from getting a shot at goal.

For now, East Bengal have managed to evade the early threat. Hopefully they won't leak goals like they have done domestically this season

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1)

AFC Challenge League Live Score: Arkadag looking to get back in the game

11' Arkadage are finding some rhythm in their game and build up while the home fans are backing them. East Bengal at the moment are holding their shape well and not allowing the Turkmenistanis a comfortable space inside the box.

However, Arkadag do have a long freekick opportunity and they are putting numbers inside the box

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 ( AGG 1-1)

EBFC vs ARK 2nd Leg Live: Unbelieveable start for East Bengal

5' An unbelieveable start for East Bengal as an unmarked Messi Bouli tapped in the ball from close range after a long ball nicely fell into the box for Celis, who squared it off to the goalscorer for an easy tap in from the second touch! And with that crucial goal Eas Bengal lead 1-0 in the match while the overall aggregate is 1-1

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1 (1-1)

AFC Challenge League Quarterfinal 2nd Leg Live Score: Line-ups

Team sheet

East Bengal vs Arakadag Live Score: GOOOOOOALLLLLL!

2' GOOOOOOALLLLLL! Messi B gives East Bengal early lead following first attack of the match from a long ball into the box!

Arkadag vs East Bengal: 0-1

🏆 AFC Challenge League – Quarterfinal 2nd Leg LIVE

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the crucial clash between East Bengal FC and FK Arkadag! The players have stepped onto the pitch, and we are just moments away from kick-off here in Turkmenistan. The Red and Gold Brigade face a tough challenge, needing a two-goal victory to secure a spot in the semifinals.

Stay tuned as we bring you the confirmed starting line-ups next! 🔥🔴🟡