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East Bengal crush Al-Arabi 4-1 to enter AFC Champions League group stage
East Bengal thrashed Kuwait's Al-Arabi SC 4-1 at Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday, booking a spot in the AFC Champions League Two group stage. Despite conceding an early penalty, scored by Anayo…
The Story in Brief
East Bengal thrashed Kuwait's Al-Arabi SC 4-1 at Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday, booking a spot in the AFC Champions League Two group stage. Despite conceding an early penalty, scored by Anayo Iwuala after Sandip Mandi's foul, the Red and Gold Brigade stormed back with goals from Bashim Rashid, Jay Gupta, David, and Rohit Danu. They now await the group stage draw.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Indian clubs cannot compete in Asia often ignores grit like East Bengal showed. Falling behind early could have deflated the team, but their response was clinical. The real test now is the group stage draw, can they sustain this momentum against stronger sides? That will answer whether this win is a flash or a foundation.
Source: republicworld.com
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