AFC Women's Champions League: East Bengal fall to Wuhan Jiangda- Highlights
7’ Goal for Wuhan Jiangda!
Wuhan strike early. A sharp delivery from the left flank by Song Fei picks out Wang Shuang inside the box, and the Chinese star makes no mistake, guiding her finish past Elangbam Panthoi to give the hosts the lead.
Score: Wuhan Jiangda 1–0 East Bengal
Kick-off!
We are underway in Wuhan! East Bengal FC Women play from right to left in their change colours, while defending champions Wuhan Jiangda set up from left to right. A huge 90 minutes ahead as the Red & Gold chase a historic quarter-final qualification.
Score: Wuhan Jiangda 0–0 East Bengal
Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC XI
Starting XI:
Wang Shuang (7), Yao Wei (10), Xu Qianqian (12), Liu Yanjoi (15), Ma Jun (16), Mavis Owusu (18), Kim Hyeri (20), Jiang Chenjing (21), Deng Mengye (27), Song Fei (28), Ding Xuan (29)
Substitutes:
Yu Sujin (1), Liu Tingting (8), Tang Han (12), Zhu Hongguo (14), Dai Chenying (17), Chen Chen (22), Wang Qianqian (26), Zhang Hao (27), Zhao Jingyi (32), Huang Baoying (36), Du Jianqun (47)
East Bengal FC XI
Starting XI:
Elangbam Panthoi (1), Sweety Devi Ngambam (2), Astam Oraon (5), Sarita Yumnam (6), Soumya Guguloth (7), Fazila Ikwaput (10), Resty Nanziri (16), Shilky Devi Hemam (17), Aiman Badhur Bano (20), Abena Anoma Opoku (21), Jyoti Chouhan (99)
Substitutes:
Sandhya Maity (14), Sushmita Lepcha (15), Sathi Debnath (17), Thandanoni Baseky (18), Sulanjana Raul (22), Shrabani Mumu (25), Antasia Oraon (29), Sk Ikra Saren (31), Rubina Khatun (32), Bandana Roy (34)
Pre-match thoughts from Head Coach Anthony Andrews!
Head Coach Anthony Andrews believes his squad is ready for the challenge despite the demanding conditions. “It’s not going to be an easy game for us, but we are prepared,”
Hello and welcome to our LIVE blog!
Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025-26 Group B match between East Bengal FC Women and defending champions Wuhan Jiangda FC!
This is a defining afternoon for the Red & Gold brigade, who entered the competition with a historic 3–1 win over Bam Khatoon FC and now stand just one point away from a maiden quarter-final berth. Wuhan, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back after being held to a 1–1 draw by PFC Nasaf in their opener.
Stay tuned as we bring you minute-by-minute updates from this high-stakes continental clash.
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