East Bengal 2-3 Al-Shorta in AFC Champions League Two Group D at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Oct. 13, 2026

East Bengal FC were beaten 3-2 by Iraqi side Al-Shorta at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on October 13, 2026, in a Group D match of the AFC Champions League Two; David Lalhlansanga scored both goals for the hosts.

The result left East Bengal still searching for a first victory in the competition and saw them drop a place in Group D. After two games the Kolkata club have one point from a draw and a loss and sit with a goal difference of -1, while Al-Shorta have won both matches to lead the group on six points and a +2 goal difference. Al-Hussein and East Bengal are level on points, but Al-Hussein occupy second on a superior goal difference of 0; Al-Seeb lie bottom. The tournament advances the top two teams from each of the eight groups to the Round of 16, making group results decisive for qualification.

East Bengal began brightly when David Lalhlansanga opened the scoring in the eighth minute, finishing after receiving a sharp pass from Hardik Bhatt. Ahmed Yahya responded for Al-Shorta soon afterwards with a downward header to draw the visitors level before half-time.

Lalhlansanga restored East Bengal’s advantage five minutes before the interval, this time converting from close range after a back-heel from Basim Rashid. His brace gave the hosts a 2-1 lead going into the break.

The second half belonged to Al-Shorta: Hussein Al Saedi levelled in the 51st minute to make it 2-2, and Kingsley Kuku then produced a thumping header that deflected off Gill’s arm and went in, putting Al-Shorta ahead 3-2. Abdoul Moumouni received a late red card, leaving East Bengal with a numerical advantage, but the home side could not find an equaliser.

The match ended 3-2 to Al-Shorta, with the visitors coming from behind to secure the win; East Bengal registered two goals from Lalhlansanga while Ahmed Yahya, Hussein Al Saedi and Kingsley Kuku scored for Al-Shorta. Following this fixture the Group D standings are led by Al-Shorta on six points, Al-Hussein sit second on goal difference over East Bengal, who have one point and a -1 goal difference, and Al-Seeb occupy the bottom position.

With only the top two teams from each group progressing to the Round of 16, East Bengal must return to winning ways to keep their qualification hopes alive.