Arman FC made a winning start to the second half of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League, defeating Ariana Khost 2–0 at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium on Tuesday.

In a closely contested encounter, both sides battled hard in the first half, but neither managed to find the back of the net, sending the teams into the break level at 0–0.

Arman FC returned with greater attacking intent after the interval, and their persistence paid off in the 54th minute when Fardin Azizi found the net from close range to give his side the lead.

With Ariana Khost pushing to get back into the match, Arman FC remained determined to protect their advantage. In stoppage time, Mir Agha Sharifi struck again for Arman FC, scoring the second goal and sealing a 2–0 victory.

The result gives Arman FC a positive start to the second half of the competition and all three points from their opening fixture.

Arman FC’s Mir Agha Sharifi was named Man of the Match in their victory over Ariana Khost.

Arman FC recorded 15 fouls and received four yellow cards during the match, while Ariana Khost committed nine fouls and received one yellow card.

Arman FC will next face Sorkh Poshan Khafi on 24 October, while Ariana Khost are scheduled to meet Toofan Herat on the same day.

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