AFC Women's Champions League Highlights: East Bengal qualify for main draw

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That's all we have from East Bengal's preliminary round clash against Kitchee SC at the AFC Women's Champions League.

Sangita Basfore scored early on to give Moshal Girls the lead. Though it was negated in the 59th minute, they ensured that no more harm was done and booked their spot in the main draw.

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Historic from East Bengal FC🇮🇳😍

They have booked their spot in the main draw of AFC Women's Champions League, becoming only the second Indian club to do so after Odisha FC👏

East Bengal made it through after a 1-1 draw with Kitchee SC🔥#Football #IndianFootball #IndianSports… pic.twitter.com/4m1r9CCP6s

— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) August 31, 2025

East Bengal qualify for main draw

With that result, East Bengal have booked their spot in the main draw of the AFC Women's Champions League.

They are only the second Indian club to achieve the feat after Odisha FC!

Full Time!

East Bengal have held Kitchee SC to a draw. That is more than enough!

EBFC 1-1 KSC

90' - 5 minutes added

5 minutes added to the clock at the end of regulation time. The scores are still level and East Bengal can now sense their qualification to main draw.

EBFC 1-1 KSC

59' - Multiple substitutions for East Bengal

A couple of quick changes from East Bengal after that goal from Kitchee SC.

EBFC 1-1 KSC

59' - Kitchee EQUALISE!

Kitchee have drawn level less than 15 minutes into the second half. Ho Mui Mei the goal scorer!

EBFC 1-1 KSC

Second half underway

The second half is underway and East Bengal make a substitution right away. 

HALF TIME!

It is half-time at the National Sports Complex in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

East Bengal continue to lead, thanks to that early goal from Sangita Basfore.

EBFC 1-0 KSG

9' - EAST BENGAL SCOREEE!

A stellar start to the match for East Bengal as Sangita Basfore finds the net. Fazila Ikwaput with the assist for the IWL club.