Ahal FK's AFC Champions League 2 campaign suffered a heavy setback with a 4-1 home defeat to Al Hussein Irbid on September 30, 2025. The comprehensive loss exposed defensive frailties in the Turkmen side and handed the initiative in the group to the visitors from Jordan. Al Hussein raced into a commanding lead with two quick first-half goals, leaving Ahal with a mountain to climb. The home side managed a consolation goal shortly after the break to offer a glimmer of hope, but Al Hussein extinguished it with two further strikes, capitalizing on defensive mistakes to run out emphatic winners. The heavy defeat left Ahal at the bottom of the early group table, with a negative goal difference that could prove crucial. In post-match comments, the Ahal manager described the performance as unacceptable, while his Al Hussein counterpart was delighted with his team's ruthless away display.