AFC Women’s Champions League: East Bengal beat Bam Khatoon- Highlights

The referee blows the final whistle and East Bengal wrap up a statement victory in their AFC Women’s Champions League group stage debut. Goals from Shilky Devi Hemam, Fazila Ikwaput, and a late stunner by Resty Nanziri secure a well-deserved 3–1 win. A composed, confident performance from the Red & Gold Brigade, who start their continental journey in perfect fashion.

Final Score: East Bengal 3–1 Bam Khatoon

A moment of pure brilliance from Resty Nanziri restores East Bengal’s two-goal cushion. Picking up the ball outside the box, she drives forward with confidence and unleashes a stunning strike that arrows past the Bam Khatoon keeper. A sensational solo effort at a crucial stage of the match.

Score: East Bengal 3–1 Bam Khatoon

East Bengal win a promising free-kick and Fazila Ikwaput steps up, curling a strong effort that forces the Bam goalkeeper to push it behind for a corner. The resulting delivery causes chaos in the box and leads to yet another corner for EB. The ball eventually drops to Shilky Devi Hemam outside the area, but her driven attempt flies over the bar.

Score: East Bengal 2–1 Bam Khatoon

East Bengal continue searching for a third goal as they push higher up the pitch, looking to stretch Bam Khatoon’s tiring defence. The rain has picked up in Wuhan, making the surface slick and challenging for both sides. Despite the slippery ground, EB keep the pressure on with determined forward runs and quick passing.

Score: East Bengal 2–1 Bam Khatoon

A worrying moment as the Bam Khatoon goalkeeper goes down after an accidental stud-to-face collision with Shilky Devi Hemam while contesting a loose ball. The contact is unintentional, but it leaves the keeper needing immediate medical attention. Players from both sides take a pause as treatment continues on the field.

Score: East Bengal 2–1 Bam Khatoon

A brilliant solo run from Fazila Ikwaput almost restores EB’s two-goal cushion. She bursts down the left, rounds the goalkeeper with ease, and rolls a low ball toward the open net. Just as the stadium prepares to celebrate, a Bam Khatoon defender sprints back and makes a dramatic goal-line clearance to deny EB.

East Bengal 2–1 Bam Khatoon

The teams return to the pitch and the referee gets the second half underway in Wuhan. East Bengal look focused as they reorganise quickly, aiming to regain the control they held for most of the first period. Bam Khatoon, buoyed by their late penalty, push higher up the pitch in the opening moments.

Score: East Bengal 2–1 Bam Khatoon

The referee blows for the break after an eventful first half where East Bengal dominated large stretches and went 2–0 up through Shilky Devi Hemam and Fazila Ikwaput. Bam Khatoon clawed one back from the penalty spot early in the second half of play, adding some tension to the contest. EB heads into the tunnel still in front, but with plenty of work left to seal the result.

Score: East Bengal 2–1 Bam Khatoon$