Top five Al-Shorta players to watch out for in East Bengal vs Al-Shorta in AFC Champions League Two

Eight-time Iraqi champions stand at the summit of Group D in AFC Champions League 2 The Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan is all set to host the second matchweek fixtures of the AFC Champions League 2, where home team East Bengal FC are set to take on eight-time Iraqi champions Al-Shorta SC in what is set to be a thrilling contest. East Bengal are coming off a 2-2 draw against Al Hussein SC.

The Red and Gold Brigade were two goals up in the first half after goals from Ramirez and Anwar Ali, but two goals in the last two quarters from Al Mardi and Assaf saw Al Hussein script a 2-2 comeback. On the other hand, Al-Shorta registered a 1-0 win over Al-Seeb in the last game after Al Saedi scored a goal in the 51st minute.

The Omani side tried to pull one back, but the Iraqi defence remained resolute and clinched a narrow win. The next match will be a crucial test for Antonio Lopez Habas' side as they eye the first win of their AFC Champions League 2 campaign.

The challenge ahead is bigger, and Al-Shorta have too many quality players.