Al-Seeb defeats East Bengal in AFC Champions League Two group fixture
Oman's Al-Seeb Club scored two late goals to win 2-0 at the Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday.
Al-Seeb Club secured a 2-0 victory against East Bengal FC during a Group D AFC Champions League Two fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday, according to The Hindu.
The visitors broke the deadlock in the 85th minute when Axel Meye controlled a cross from Hassan Al-Ajmi, beat defender Sandip Mandi, and scored. Meye then assisted substitute Zahir Al-Aghbari, who scored in the 90+1st minute to finish the match.
East Bengal FC dominated possession and created several chances, but Al-Seeb goalkeeper Ibrahim Al Mukhaini made several saves to deny Dani Ramirez, Edmund Lalrindika, and Ake Loba. East Bengal custodian Phurba Lachenpa also made a reflex save in the 76th minute to deny Omar Almalki.
The defeat leaves East Bengal at the bottom of Group D with two points. Al-Seeb moved to third place in the group with four points.
The two teams previously played to a goalless draw in Seeb, Oman, on October 27.