Mohun Bagan Vs Ahal FK LIVE Score, AFC Champions League 2: Mariners Announce Line-up For Ahal Showdown

Mohun Bagan comes close to making something happen! Sahal, quiet in the first half so far, finally sparks into life, dancing past his marker with some slick footwork. He threads a neat pass to Jason Cummings, who carves out a little space and lets rip with a curling effort, but it sails over the bar.

No goal, but exactly the kind of clever combination play coach Molina is hoping to see from his forwards, the Mariners are starting to click.

Ahal FK are living dangerously! Mirzoyev lets fly from inside the box, and the ball screams toward goal, only to cannon off the post. The Mariners breathe a huge sigh of relief, this game is turning into a thriller at Salt Lake.

Relief for the Mariners! Deepak Tangri is back on his feet, shaking off the pain and ready to dive back into the action. The Salt Lake crowd erupts as the midfield engine is back in play, Mohun Bagan are raring to push forward again.

Oh no! Deepak Tangri is down and grimacing in pain after Mohun Bagan clears an Ahal corner. The referee blows the whistle, halting play as medics rush onto the pitch. The Mariners’ midfield anchor looks to be in real discomfort, everyone’s holding their breath, hoping he can get back on his feet soon.

Mashamov comes in hot with a tough challenge on Liston down the left, trying to rattle the Mariners. Mohun Bagan aren’t backing down though, a corner earned. Kiyan steps up to whip it in, but Ahal clears without breaking a sweat.

Moments later, a free-kick opportunity for the Mariners sees Liston Colaco deliver, and again, it’s easily snuffed out. The pressure’s mounting, but the breakthrough hasn’t come yet.

What a moment from Kiyan! He weaves past two Ahal defenders, slicing into the box from the right and tees it up beautifully for Sahal. First-time shot, but the keeper stays big and blocks it.

Mohun Bagan are starting to find their rhythm now, spending more time in Ahal’s final third. Ashish Rai tries to spark something, and Kiyan threads a perfect pass to Jason Cummings, but the move peters out still, the Mariners are growing into the game.

The Mariners’ backline looks a touch nervy in these opening minutes, the communication isn’t sharp, and Ahal are sniffing around for an opening. Mohun Bagan try to flip the script with a corner from Jason Cummings, but it’s dealt with easily.

The ball drops for Liston Colaco on the rebound, and for a split second the stadium holds its breath, only for the chance to fizzle out.

Ahal mean business, Berenov and Mirzoyev are buzzing around, slipping into those dangerous pockets and keeping the Mariners’ backline on edge. Mohun Bagan just can’t stamp their authority in midfield yet.

But wait, Deepak Tangri flies in with a crunching, perfectly timed challenge. That interception draws a roar from the stands, just what the Mariners needed to settle the nerves.

Early bite from Jason Cummins! He snatches the ball on the right, the crowd rises expecting fireworks, but as he cuts inside the move fizzles out and Ahal breathe again. A half-chance wasted, but you can sense the Mariners are itching to turn the screw.

We’re off in Kolkata! The roar at the Salt Lake Stadium is deafening as Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Ahal FK kick off their AFC Champions League 2 Group C battle. The Mariners are in their fortress, and the early exchanges already have the crowd buzzing. Strap in, this one’s going to be lively.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant kick off their AFC Champions League 2 campaign against Turkmenistan’s Ahal FK at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday. After defending the ISL Shield but falling short in the Durand Cup, the Mariners will look to bounce back with help from new signing Robson Robinho, who joins an attack featuring Jamie Maclaren, Jason Cummings, and Dimitrios Petratos, while Mehtab Singh strengthens a defence led by Tom Aldred and Alberto Rodriguez.

The Mohun Bagan vs Ahal FK, AFC Champions League 2 match will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website in India.

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