East Bengal beat Ho Chi Minh City 2-1 at Kishore Bharati Krirangan in AFC Women’s Champions League opener

East Bengal FC defeated Ho Chi Minh City FC 2-1 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on 1st November 2026 in the opening match of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27. Fazila Ikwaput scored both goals for East Bengal to secure the victory.

The match was East Bengal’s first game in the competition. Ho Chi Minh City’s sole goal arrived in the second half from Dau Nguyen Quynh Anh, but East Bengal’s performance maintained their lead. The Mosha Girls’ start to the campaign was therefore a winning one.

The result moved East Bengal FC into second place in Group B with three points and a goal difference of +1. Ho Chi Minh City FC sit third on zero points with a goal difference of -1.

April 25 National Defence Sports Academy are level on points with East Bengal and occupy the top spot in the Group B table. Hwacheon KSPO FC, having lost their opening game to April 25 National Defence Sports Academy, are bottom of the group with zero points and a -1 goal difference.

Khel Now published an updated list of top scorers following the East Bengal FC v Ho Chi Minh City FC match. For further updates the outlet directed readers to its channels on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube, to download the Khel Now Android App or iOS App, and to join its communities on Whatsapp and Telegram.

Khel Now’s update provides the current Group B standings and the top-scorers list after the opening fixtures of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27.