East Bengal vs Altyn Asyr Live Streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch | AFC Champions League Two Preliminary Stage

The Torchbearers aim to qualify with a win.

East Bengal are looking to secure qualification into the 2024-25 AFC Champions League 2 group stages when they host Turkmenistan heavyweights Altyn Asyr at the Salt Lake Stadium on Wednesday (August 14).

The Red & Gold Brigade needs to win this one-off playoff Qualifier to earn a place in the first-ever ACL 2 edition. But they will not have it easy against a side that were the 2018 AFC Cup runners-up and have quite regularly played in continental competitions over the last decade or so. Carles Cuadrat needs his side motivated and hungry enough to produce a clinical performance and earn a place in the ACL 2 group stages.

After having won the 2024 Super Cup title, East Bengal developed the ambition to excel in Asia and will be determined to play in the ACL 2 rather than the AFC Challenge Cup.

The Red & Gold Brigade have not played in continental competition since the 2014-15 season but will be determined to fight with some of Asia’s strongest teams in ACL 2. Fortunately for Carles Cuadrat, his team will have home advantage and he’ll need the players to feed off their fan’s bubbling energy to get the win.

Altyn Asyr were only formed in 2008, but have had an impressive rise in Turkmenistan football and made a mark in the AFC competitions too. The record eight-time Yokary Liga champions have a decent amount of experience in playing continental competitions and are determined to secure their place in the AFC Champions League 2 group stages.

Last season, East Bengal lacked that extra spark in their attacking midfield position, in a player who could consistently score or assist goals. Well, they’ve solved that issue by roping in Madih Talal, who has settled in nicely to Carles Cuadrat’s system. Talal has impressed in the first few matches, scoring a goal in the two Durand Cup games and creating a plethora of chances.

The Turkmenistan international is arguably Altyn Asyr’s biggest attacking threat and one player that the East Bengal backline must keep a close eye on. Nurmuradov had a pretty good outing in the 2023-24 AFC Cup for his side, scoring two goals in five group-stage games and producing some bright performances.  He is versatile enough to slot in easily in both the wide areas and also perform as a centre-back.

Where is the AFC Champions League Two 2024-25 game between East Bengal and Altyn Asyr happening?

The AFC Champions League Two 2024-25 game between East Bengal and Altyn Asyr will be played at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata on August 14, 2024.

When will the match between East Bengal and Altyn Asyr be played?

The match will be played at 7:00 PM IST.

Where will the game between East Bengal and Altyn Asyr be telecasted?

The game will be telecasted on Bengali news channel, Zee 24 Ghanta.

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