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De Maiwand Atalan and Toofan Harirod tied 2-2 in their first game of this season today, August 29th at the AFF Stadium.

Toofan started the game with a very fast pace and maintained good possession of the ball for the first 20 minutes of the game. They created multiple opportunities to score and took the scoring lead, scoring the first goal at the 9th minute mark with a free kick from Muhammad Rafi Barakzai.

After 20 minutes mark, Atalan was in full control of the game for the rest of the first half. Atalan's captain No 11 Sayed Baqer Mirsalimi scored the equalizer with a stunning header for his side at 42nd minute of the game. The first half ended a 1-1 tie for both sides.

Short after the start of a decisive second half, Atalan's No 4 Farzad Ataie converted another header to goal for his side at the 57th minute mark.

Toofan relentlessly attacked to make up for the lead goal and score.  The effort paid off as Toofan's No 1 Bashir Ahmad Azadani successfully landed the ball inside Atalan's net from a sharp angle at 80th minute of the game.

Referee had to giveaway five yellow cards during today's game, two for Atalan's and three for Toofan's players.

This was all the great action at the AFF Stadium for today and the game tied 2-2.

All of the group stage matches will start at 4:00 pm this season. The matches will broadcast live on TOLO TV, Lemar TV, Arman FM and Arakozai FM.  It will also be watchable on the RAPL YouTube page (www.youtube.com/afghanpremierleague).