East Bengal FC register second consecutive win, APF held

Indian club East Bengal FC continued their impressive run in the ongoing SAFF Women’s Club Championship with a second straight victory at the Dasharath Stadium on Saturday.

East Bengal defeated Pakistan’s Karachi City FC 2–0 to move to the top of the standings with six points from two matches. Sulanjana Raul opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Risti Nazira doubled the lead in the 49th minute to seal the win for the Kolkata-based side.

In the day’s second match, Nepal’s league champions Armed Police Force (APF) FC were held to a goalless draw by Bhutan’s Transport United FC. Despite creating several chances, APF were unable to find the breakthrough and had to settle for a point.

With the results, East Bengal FC sit at the top of the table with six points, while APF FC are in second place with four points.

The championship action continues on Sunday, when APF FC take on Karachi City FC, while Maldives’ Nasrin Sports Academy face East Bengal FC.