East Bengal FC’s women’s team wins again in the AFC Women’s Champions League preliminary stage, defeating Rovers FC (Guam) 12-0. The result is East Bengal’s second consecutive victory in the competition’s early round.
Multiple outlets highlight the scale of the win and its significance for Indian club football in Asian competitions. Times of India says the margin breaks a decades-old record and marks the biggest-ever victory by an Indian club in any Asian competition, while NDTV focuses on the 12-0 scoreline and East Bengal’s back-to-back wins.
After the match, East Bengal looks ahead to its next preliminary-stage game against Sabah FA. According to Times of India, the team needs one more win to secure a place in the group stage, framing the next fixture as decisive for qualification.
