AFC Champions League Two: Updated points table, top scorers after East Bengal FC vs Al-Shorta
David Lalhlansanga with a brace for East Bengal East Bengal FC suffered a heartbreaking 2-3 loss against the Iraqi side Al-Shorta on the 13th of October, 2026, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan as part of the Group D fixture of the AFC Champions League Two 2026-27. East Bengal FC started sharp, with David Lalhlansanga breaking the deadlock in the eighth minute after collecting a sharp pass from Hardik Bhatt.
Although Al Shorta equalised soon after through Ahmed Yahya's downward header, Lalhlansanga restored East Bengal's lead just before halftime with a composed finish from close range following a clever back-heel by Basim Rashid. However, the visitors mounted a strong second-half comeback.
Hussein Al Saedi levelled the score in the 51st minute, before misfortune struck when a thumping header from Kingsley Kuku deflected off Gill's arm into the net. Despite pushing hard for an equaliser and gaining a numerical advantage following Abdoul Moumouni's late red card, East Bengal failed to capitalise and remain in search of their first win.
Following this, East Bengal have slipped down a position in the Group D table of the AFC Champions League 2, while Al-Shorta continue their run as the table toppers. Here is a detailed look at the updated AFC Champions League 2 points table after East Bengal vs Al-Shorta.
East Bengal move down to third place Following this loss, East Bengal have dropped from the second position in the Group D table of the AFC Champions League Two 2026-27. With a draw and a loss in their two games played, the Kolkata side has one point in the bag with a negative goal difference of -1.
Al-Shorta, on the other hand, having won both their games, are at the top of the Group D table with six points and a goal difference of +2. However, a superior goal difference of Al-Hussein (0) over East Bengal (-1) keeps them in the second position.
Al-Seeb are at the bottom of the Group D table. With the top two teams from each of the eight groups (Groups A-H) at the end of the double-round-robin group stage qualifying for the Round of 16, East Bengal must return to winning ways to earn a spot in the upcoming rounds.
Rank Club MP W D L GF GA GD Pts 1 Al-Shorta 2 2 0 0 4 2 2 6 2 Al Hussein 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2 3 East Bengal 2 0 1 1 4 5 -1 1 4 Al-Seeb 2 0 1 1 0 1 -1 1 Top scorers in the ACL 2 after East Bengal vs Al-Shorta Here are the Top scorers in the AFC Champions League Two 2026-27 after East Bengal vs Al-Shorta. Moses Dyer (Phnom Penh Crown) - 2 Goals Hussein Ali (Al-Shorta) - 2 Goals David Lalhlansanga (East Bengal FC) - 2 Goals Ahmed Yahya (Al-Shorta) - 1 Goal Ribamar (Viettel FC) - 1 Goal Upcoming fixtures for East Bengal in ACL 2 Here are the upcoming fixtures for East Bengal in ACL 2 October 27: Al-Seeb Club vs.
East Bengal FC - Al Seeb Stadium, Seeb (Oman) November 3: East Bengal FC vs. Al-Seeb Club - Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata November 24: East Bengal FC vs.