Mohun Bagan SG Fall 1-0 to Ahal FC in Opening Clash of AFC Champions League Two:

by Chandler D'silva September 17, 2025

Kolkata, September 16, 2025 – Mohun Bagan Super Giant had a disappointing start to their AFC Champions League Two campaign as they lost 1-0 to Ahal FC from Turkmenistan at the Salt Lake Stadium on Monday.

The only goal of the match came in the 83rd minute when 19-year-old Enwer Annayev scored for Ahal FC. The late goal shocked the home fans, who had come in large numbers to support the Indian club.

Mohun Bagan, with stars like Jason Cummings, Dimitri Petratos, and Jamie Maclaren, had more possession and created chances but failed to score. Ahal FC, on the other hand, stayed strong in defence and took full advantage of one big opportunity towards the end.

The visitors looked confident from the beginning. In the first few minutes, they came close to scoring but missed the target. Mohun Bagan had their chances too, especially in the first half, but couldn’t finish. In the 37th minute, Cummings shot over the bar after a quick move with Sahal Abdul Samad.

In the second half, the home side pushed harder. In the 69th minute, Maclaren had a clear chance, but Ahal’s goalkeeper made a brilliant save.

Just when it looked like the game would end in a draw, Ahal made two substitutions that changed the game. One of them, Basim Gurbanberdiyew, played a perfect pass to Annayev, who calmly placed the ball past goalkeeper Vishal Kaith.

Coach Antonio López Habas was not happy with the result. After the match, he said, “We didn’t take our chances, and one small mistake cost us the game. Ahal took their chance well.”

Mohun Bagan also missed key player Manvir Singh, who was out due to injury. His absence was felt, especially in the attacking department.

With this loss, Mohun Bagan are now at the bottom of their group. Their next match is on October 21 against Sepahan in Iran. Only the top team from the group will move on to the next round, so the Mariners will need to bounce back quickly.

Final Score: Mohun Bagan SG 0–1 Ahal FC
Goal: Enwer Annayev (83’)

It’s a tough start for Mohun Bagan, but the tournament has just begun. The team still has a chance to turn things around in the upcoming matches.

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