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First Victory, First Points: Ahal Beats Mohun Bagan Away
September 17, 2025 09:46 • UTC+5 (Ashgabat) • 27 views
Turkmenistan’s Ahal FK secured their first ever win in the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 season, defeating India’s Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1‑0 away. The match took place on 16 September 2025 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata.
Match Flow
- The first half ended 0‑0, despite both sides having scoring chances.
- In the second half, Ahal increased their pressure. The winning goal came in the 83rd minute when substitute Enwer Annayev received a through‑ball from Basim Gurbanberdiyew and struck calmly into the far corner, giving Ahal the crucial goal.
Match Statistics
Statistic Mohun Bagan Ahal FK
Possession
42.8%
57.2%
Total shots
7
12
Shots on target
1
5
Corners
4
6
Yellow cards
1 each
Importance of Victory
- This win gives Ahal FK a strong start in Group C of ACL2, securing 3 valuable away points.
- Mohun Bagan, on the other hand, will have to bounce back in upcoming matches.