Arman FC suffered a narrow 3–2 defeat to Sorkh Poshan Khafi in a thrilling encounter, but showed tremendous fighting spirit by scoring twice in the closing stages after trailing 3–0.

The match was played on Saturday at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium as part of Arman FC’s second fixture in the second half of the sixth season of the Roshan Afghanistan Champions League.

Sorkh Poshan Khafi took the lead in the first half when Basit Nazari scored from a free kick. Sohrab Afghan doubled the advantage in the 27th minute, sending his team into the break with a 2–0 lead.

Sorkh Poshan Khafi extended their lead to 3–0 in the 53rd minute, putting Arman FC under further pressure. However, Arman FC refused to give up and continued pushing forward in search of a comeback.

Damola Iseoluwa Akanni pulled one back for Arman FC in the 77th minute with a fine strike, before Shokorullah Kohi produced a long-range effort in the 89th minute to make it 3–2 and set up a tense finish.

Despite Arman FC’s determined late push to complete the comeback, the team ultimately fell short, with Sorkh Poshan Khafi holding on for a 3–2 victory. Nevertheless, Arman FC’s two late goals highlighted the team’s resilience, attacking determination and refusal to surrender until the final minutes.

Arman FC committed nine fouls and received one red card, while Sorkh Poshan Khafi recorded 10 fouls and received two yellow cards.

Arman FC will face Khurasan Faryab on October 26 in their next fixture, while Sorkh Poshan Khafi will take on Toofan Herat on October 27.

The sixth season of the Roshan Afghanistan Champions League is being broadcast live on Ariana Television Network.