-East Bengal FC lost 2-3 to Turkmenistan’s Altyn Asyr FC in the AFC Champions League
-East Bengal will now feature in the AFC Challenge League Group Stage
-Altyn Asyr FC recovered from an early deficit to score two goals in the first half and another in the second
-East Bengal failed to capitalize on their chances despite a bright start
-The Turkmenistan side’s strong performance put them in control of the match
-East Bengal managed to reduce the margin with a goal from Saul Crespo, but were unable to find the equalizer.