Today, March 5, 2025, in Kolkata, the first leg of the AFC Challenge Cup quarterfinals took place between the Indian club East Bengal and the Turkmen club Arkadag. The match ended with a 1-0 victory for the guests.

The only goal of the match was scored in the 10th minute by Yazgylych Gurbanov, who capitalized on a defensive error by the opponent and accurately shot a goal.

East Bengal tried to equalize, creating dangerous moments near Arkadag's goal, but the reliable play of goalkeeper Rasul Cahryyev and the defense of the Turkmen team prevented the hosts from leveling the score.

The return match will take place on March 12, 2025, at the new stadium in the city of Arkadag, which will host an international football match for the first time.