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East Bengal FC kicked off their AFC Women's Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory. Fazila Ikwaput scored the decisive goal in the 70th minute after having an earlier goal disallowed for offside. The Indian side dominated possession and created numerous chances throughout the match. This win puts East Bengal in a strong position to qualify for the group stage with a victory against Kitchee SC next.

Key Points: East Bengal FC Beat Phnom Penh Crown in AFC Women's Champions League

  • Fazila Ikwaput scores 70th minute winner from Resty Nanziri cross
  • East Bengal dominate second half with multiple scoring chances
  • Phnom Penh keeper Chea Fariya receives red card in added time
  • Victory sets up crucial match against Kitchee SC for group stage spot
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East Bengal FC make victorious start to AFC Women's Champions League campaign

Fazila Ikwaput's second half goal gives East Bengal FC a 1-0 victory over Phnom Penh Crown in their AFC Women's Champions League opener.

"The goal finally arrived for East Bengal in the 70th minute when Resty Nanziri found Fazila with a pin-point cross - AIFF Official Website"

Phnom Penh, August 26

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 at the National Sports Complex of Cambodia, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

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 second half, with Fazila again almost catching Phnom Penh Crown by surprise in the 47th minute, but keeper Chea Fariya managed to parry the ball away.

A minute later, Sulanjana Raul got a shooting chance from inside the box but botched her effort.

East Bengal increased the intensity with Fazila getting to the end of a lobbed ball only to be stopped by Chea in the 52nd minute, while Sangita Basfore failed to find the target from distance.

The goal finally arrived for East Bengal in the 70th minute when Resty Nanziri found Fazila with a pin-point cross, who slotted the ball home from close range.

Phnom Penh Crown tried to claw their way back but their efforts fell flat with Chea shown a straight red card for her challenge on Fazila in the fifth minute of added time.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great win but we need to be more clinical in front of goal. Missed too many chances that could have cost us against stronger opponents. Still, three points is three points! 💪
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Rohit P
Anthony Andrew's tactics working well! Dominated the game throughout. Now let's beat Kitchee and qualify for the group stage. East Bengal making India proud! 🔴🟡
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Sarah B
As someone following women's football globally, this is a massive result for Indian football. The quality is improving every year. Hope they get more coverage and support back home!
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Vikram M
Fazila was relentless throughout the match! That disallowed goal in the first half was heartbreaking but she kept pushing. That's the spirit we need in Indian football. 👏
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Michael C
Impressive away victory against a tough Cambodian side. The Asian Champions League is no joke - this shows how far Indian women's football has come. More power to them!

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