(Kuwaiti) Al Kuwait loses to India's (East Bengal) (1-4) in the AFC Champions League Two playoff

New Delhi, August 12 (KUNA) — Kuwait’s Al-Arabi FC suffered a 1-4 defeat to India’s East Bengal in the playoff round of the AFC Champions League Two, securing their place in the AFC Challenge League.

At the Salt Lake Stadium in India, Al-Arabi took the lead in the 76th minute through Anayo Iyalla from a penalty kick, maintaining their advantage until the final minute of regular time. East Bengal equalized in the 90th minute through Jay Gupta, sending the match into extra time.

During the two extra-time periods, Al-Arabi attempted to break the deadlock and regain the lead through tactical changes and creating scoring opportunities, but were unsuccessful. East Bengal scored their second goal in the 108th minute through Mohammed Rashid, followed by a third goal from David Lalhlansanga in the 117th minute. Rohit Danu sealed the victory for his team by scoring the fourth goal in the 121st minute.

With this loss, Al-Arabi will compete in the AFC Challenge League alongside Kuwaiti club Al-Salmiya. The group stage draw for the competition is scheduled for August 20. East Bengal, meanwhile, advanced to the group stage of the AFC Champions League Two.

Kuwaiti clubs’ participation in international competitions has now been officially confirmed: Kuwait SC will compete in the AFC Champions League Two, while Al-Arabi and Al-Qadsia will participate in the AFC Challenge League. Kazma SC will take part in the Gulf Club Champions Cup. (End) S.A.D