Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the AFC Champions League 2 qualifiers in which East Bengal FC scored a 4-1 extratime comeback win against Al Arabi SC to make the ACL2 group stage, while FC Goa suffered a 0-3 away loss to Arkadag FK …
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FC Arkadag defeated India’s FC Goa 3-0 to secure their place in the Group Stage of the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ at the Arkadag Stadium on Wednesday. After a listless first half, Turkmenistan’s Arkadag turned on the style after the break to put them in the Group Stage draw …
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India’s East Bengal FC fought back to defeat Al Arabi SC 4-1 in extra-time to qualify for the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group Stage on Wednesday. With the score tied at 1-1 after 90 minutes, the entertaining affair at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Kiriangan Stadium was settled by strikes from …
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Following the earlier decision to convert all remaining knockout matches in the West Region to single-leg ties in centralised venues, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed today the Host Associations for the upcoming club competitions. Dubai, the United Arab Emirates will provide the setting for the AFC Champions League …
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Following the earlier postponements on March 1 and 3, 2026, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirms that all remaining knockout matches of the AFC’s club competitions in the West Region will now be decided in single-leg ties at centralised venues. Consequently, the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 …
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FC Goa’s AFC Champions League Two journey came to an end at the Fatorda on an emotional night that summed up both the pride and uncertainty surrounding Indian football today. With no clarity on what the future holds for Indian clubs on the continental stage, the Gaurs once again showed …
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FC Goa return to the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, for one final continental night in 2025 as they host Tajikistan’s FC Istiklol in their concluding Group D fixture of the AFC Champions League Two. With qualification no longer in reach, the encounter represents Goa’s last opportunity to put points …
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FC Goa suffered a narrow 1–2 defeat against Iraqi giants Al-Zawraa SC at the Al-Zawraa Stadium in their AFC Champions League Two Group D encounter. Despite a tough fight Gaurs were unable to come away with points. FC Goa started the match impressively, showing composure on the ball and disciplined …
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FC Goa return to continental duty with a high-stakes trip to Baghdad, where they face Al Zawraa SC in a crucial AFC Champions League Two Group D fixture. The match, kicking off at 9:30 PM IST at the Al-Zawraa Stadium, carries significant weight for both sides. With four matches played, …
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At the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, FC Goa endured a challenging evening as they fell 0–4 to Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr in their AFC Champions League Two Group D clash. The hosts took an early grip on proceedings, moving the ball with assurance and forcing Goa onto the back …
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