East Bengal Women
East Bengal FC produced a stunning attacking display in the AFC Women’s Champions League preliminary round, defeating Guam’s Rovers FC 12-0 at the Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, on Thursday.
The emphatic victory came after East Bengal had opened their Group A campaign with a 4-0 win over Bangladesh’s Rajshahi Stars. With another 12 goals added to their tally, the Indian club now have 16 goals from their opening two matches.
The result also puts East Bengal in a strong position ahead of their final preliminary-round fixture.
East Bengal entered the match with confidence following their comfortable victory over Rajshahi Stars.
However, the 12-0 scoreline against Rovers FC took their campaign to another level. The Kolkata-based club dominated the match and repeatedly breached the Guam side’s defence.
After two games, East Bengal have scored 16 goals without conceding, giving them an impressive goal difference and a major boost in the race for the top spot in Group A.
The preliminary round is being played in a group format, with the group winner advancing to the next stage of the competition.
For East Bengal, the two successive victories have put them firmly in contention for qualification.
East Bengal will play their final preliminary-round match against hosts Sabah FA on August 23.
The decisive fixture will be held at the Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu and will kick off at 5:30 PM IST.
The match is expected to determine which team finishes at the top of Group A and secures progression to the next stage.
East Bengal will head into the fixture with considerable confidence after scoring 16 goals in their first two matches. Their defensive record has been equally impressive, with the team yet to concede a goal.
However, Sabah FA will provide a different challenge, particularly with home advantage behind them.
The final match will therefore be crucial for East Bengal as they look to complete a perfect preliminary-round campaign and secure their place in the next phase of the AFC Women’s Champions League.
For Indian women’s football, East Bengal’s emphatic performances also provide a significant boost, highlighting the growing competitiveness of Indian clubs on the continental stage.
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