East Bengal beat Al Arabi 4-1 after extra time to reach the AFC Champions League Two group stage. According to reports, the team is trailing 0-1 late in regular time, but it stages a late turnaround to secure the win and progression.
All outlets describe a match that begins with East Bengal under pressure and facing an apparent early exit. Times of India notes the home side looks set to be eliminated after falling behind with limited time remaining, while NDTV frames the result as a “stunning comeback” that flips the tie in extra time.
NDTV also provides additional context about East Bengal’s recent domestic success, stating the club won the Indian Super League last season and that this continental qualification follows its first top-flight triumph in 22 years. The coverage agrees the decisive factor is East Bengal’s performance in extra time that leads to a 4-1 aggregate/scoreline outcome and qualification for the tournament’s second-tier West Region group stage.
