Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Aug. 25 -- A second half strike from Fazila Ikwaput steered East Bengal FC to a 1-0 win over Phnom Penh Crown FC of Cambodia in their opening AFC Women's Champions League 2025-26 Preliminary Stage Group E tie today, at the National Sports Complex here.
The Red and Gold Brigade will take on Hong Kong's Kitchee SC on August 31, where a win will secure their spot in the AFC Women's Champions League Group Stage.
Both sides had equal chances to take the lead, but it was East Bengal who came closest to scoring.
Fazila thought she had given East Bengal the lead in the 42nd minute but her goal was ruled out for offside as the match remained goalless going into the break.
Anthony Andrew's side continued to dominate in the ...