The draw moved East Bengal to four points, with Kitchee two behind and out of contention for a group stage spot.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kitchee, who needed victory to seal their spot, enjoyed early possession while East Bengal deployed the same strategy they did on Matchday One, with Soumya Guguloth and Fazila Ikwaput making runs through the centre.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
East Bengal\u2019s pressure paved the way for the opener in the ninth minute when Ikwaput set up Sangita nicely, with the midfielder slotting past Leung Wai Nga.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Hong Kong side tried to force their way back but were stopped by the reflexes of East Bengal keeper Elangbam Panthoi Chanu.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kitchee started the second half aggressively and levelled the tie just before the hour mark through Ho Mui Mei.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A winner, however, eluded the Hong Kong side as East Bengal took their place in the Group Stage draw on September 11.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kitchee started the second half aggressively and levelled the tie just before the hour mark through Ho Mui Mei.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It was East Bengal's debut in Asia's premier women's club competition after their spot with a dominant 2024-25 IWL campaign, winning 12 of their 14 league games, while losing just once.<\/p>\r\n\r\n