Mohun Bagan vs Ahal FK, AFC Champions League 2, AS IT HAPPENED: Mohun Bagan Super Giant suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Ahal FK in Kolkata. The first half saw both sides cancel each other out, with Ahal hitting the post once. The Mariners pushed harder after the break, with Maclaren, Samad missing golden chances.
Youngster, Enwer Annayew struck in the 83rd minute to give Ahal the lead. Despite late pressure and added time, Mohun Bagan couldn't find an equaliser. Ahal took all three points, while the Mariners were left ruing missed opportunities.

It's full-time here in Kolkata and Ahal run away with all three points with a resilient performance! Enwer Annayew, the youngster was the difference maker with his late strike. The Mariners had their chances but they couldn't make full use of it.
6 mins have been added on for stoppages. Can Mohun Bagan get an equaliser?
Ahal are not still backing down! They know that a 1-0 lead is a slender lead and they need to kill the game with a second one. They are enjoying the possesion now.
GOOOAL!! Ahal have taken a late lead! Enwer Annayew gets the all important goal and the stadium is stunned silenced. Between the defenders, he found space and gets his goal by putting it into the bottom corner from inside the box!
Almost a goal for Mohun Bagan! New signing Robson sends in a delightful ball to Samad and the Indian's shot just went off target from inside the box.
We have already gone past the 75th min mark and it's still goalless. After the introduction of Jamie Maclaren, it seems like MBSG have found a new life in the attacking department.
Mohun Bagan with a chance and almost scored!! The Ahal keeper pulls of a brilliant save but it wouldn't have counted as the linesman called it an offside!
Ahal are dominating possession and we putting MBSG in pressure with frequent counters. Vishal Kaith draws a good save from a shot and this shows Ahal are not backing down.
We are back for the second-half! The Mariners will have nothing in mind but to score a goal now and put the opposition under pressure.
It's 0-0 at the break! Nothing to separate them! The defense has been solid and both teams have cancelled out each other.
Mohun Bagan fans were up on the feet, when Liston Colaco found space in the middle but he could not get it past the defense.
40 minutes into the game and we are yet to see a goal at the VYBK. Both had their few moments, but not a proper one to get a goal. Ahal did get a lucky shot on the post and that was the only best chance of the game so far. It has not been that eventful.
Ahal could've scored! The Mariners defenders were left scrambling as a cross from the right missed everyday and it rattled the post before coming back into play. The home side survive!
Deepak is back on his feet and he is ready to go again!
Mohun Bagan's Deepak Tangri looks in some pain. Looks like a clash while defending a corner. He is seen clutching his stomach. Hope he is fine.
Mohun Bagan have won a few set-pieces in the last few minutes. They are pushing forward. The better chances are falling to them but the wait for the opening goal continues.
A chance from Mohun Bagan just outside the box. Kiyan Nassiri with a good ball from the right, the shot comes in, but it was firmly blocked by the MBSG defenders.
Like we said, Mohun Bagan are showing intent but they are not getting the right clear-cut opportunities from where they could create an opening. They just won a corner but couldn't get it past the keeper. Trying their luck out from distance.
Deepak Tangri pulling out the stocks from his kitty! Hard, crunch tackle outside the box, making sure Ahal do not create any opening.
8 minutes into the game and Mariners are showing intent. The visitors have the ball but the home side keep up the pressure with their pressing game.
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Here's a look at the majestic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata!
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The Mariners are ready to roll and roar in front of their home crowd at the Salt Lake Stadium!
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— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) September 16, 2025
Mohun Bagan is without striker Manvir Singh, who remains sidelined through injury, but the squad is boosted by the return of Anirudh Thapa and Subhasish Bose after brief absences. Their rivals, Ahal FK, come into the contest without foreign signings but boast six Turkmenistan internationals and are known for their organized style of play. Local supporters are well aware of the challenge posed by teams from the region, having witnessed Arkadag FK knock East Bengal out of the AFC Challenge League earlier this year.
Unlike most ISL sides that have remained quiet in the off-season, Mohun Bagan has actively bolstered its squad in preparation for the continental stage. Determined to leave a mark in Asia, the Mariners have added six overseas recruits and strengthened their Indian core with signings like Mehtab Singh and Abhishek Singh. Head coach Antonio López Habas, a two-time ISL champion, now carries the responsibility of steering the team toward success beyond domestic football.
Benefiting from the AFC's rule allowing unlimited foreign players, the club has kept hold of key internationals from last season - Jamie Maclaren, Jason Cummings, and Dimitrios Petratos in attack, supported by defenders Tom Aldred and Alberto Rodriguez. They have also brought in Brazilian playmaker Robson Robinho to fill the creative role left vacant by Greg Stewart's exit after the previous ISL season.
Mohun Bagan returns to action for the first time since its Durand Cup quarterfinal defeat to East Bengal, having spent the past month sharpening its preparations and addressing early-season shortcomings. Their campaign begins against Ahal FK, champions of Turkmenistan's Yokary League, in what will be the opening test of Group C. The group also includes Iran's Sepahan SC and Jordan's Al-Hussein SC, with the double round-robin fixtures running until late December. For the Mariners, it's a valuable opportunity to showcase their strength on the continental stage beyond domestic success.
Ahal FK Playing XI: Berdiyew, Gurgenow, Basimow, Abdyrahmanow, Rahmanow, Berenow, Orazow, Towakelow, Tagayew, Mirzoyew, Annayew.
MB Playing XI: Vishal, Aldred, Alberto, Asish, Abhishek, Apuia Ralte, Samad, Tangri, Cummings, Colaco, Nassiri.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the AFC Champions League 2 match between India's Mohun Bagan and Turkmenistan's Ahal FK!
While many ISL clubs remain inactive, Mohun Bagan has spent the off-season strengthening its squad with new additions. The Mariners, aiming to make a mark in Asia, have recruited six foreign players along with domestic signings such as Mehtab Singh and Abhishek Singh. Head coach Antonio López Habas, twice a title-winner in Indian football, now faces the task of guiding the Kolkata side towards continental success.
Taking advantage of AFC regulations that permit unlimited foreign signings, the club has retained key overseas names from last season - Jamie Maclaren, Jason Cummings, and Dimitrios Petratos up front, with Tom Aldred and Alberto Rodriguez at the back. Brazilian midfielder Robson Robinho has also joined to take over playmaking duties from Greg Stewart, who departed after the last ISL campaign.
The Mariners will, however, miss forward Manvir Singh due to injury, though Anirudh Thapa and Subhasish Bose return to the fold after short lay-offs. Opponents Ahal, despite not registering any foreign recruits, arrive with six Turkmen internationals and a reputation for disciplined football. Kolkata fans are no strangers to the threat posed by Turkmen sides, having seen Arkadag FK eliminate East Bengal from the AFC Challenge League earlier this year.
For Mohun Bagan, this will be its first competitive outing since bowing out of the Durand Cup quarterfinals against East Bengal. The team has since had nearly a month to fine-tune preparations, and will look to shake off early-season rust. Ahal, former winners of Turkmenistan's Yokary League, are the Mariners' first hurdle in a group that also features Sepahan SC (Iran) and Al-Hussein SC (Jordan). The round-robin stage continues until late December, offering Mohun Bagan a real chance to prove its credentials beyond domestic football.