East Bengal break 40-year-old record, register India’s biggest-ever win in Asia
East Bengal FC's women's team achieved a historic 12-0 victory over Rovers FC in the AFC Women’s Champions League, marking the largest win by an Indian club in an Asian competition. The team is now one win away from qualifying for the group stage.
Why it matters
This victory represents a significant milestone for Indian women's football on the international stage.
NEW DELHI: East Bengal FC scripted a new chapter in Indian football history on Thursday, producing a staggering 12-0 victory over Rovers FC of Guam in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026-27 preliminary stage.The Moshal Girls’ emphatic triumph is now the biggest-ever victory by an Indian club in an Asian competition, surpassing East Bengal’s own men’s record of a 9-0 win over Club Valencia of the Maldives in the 1985-86 Asian Club Championship.The result was East Bengal’s second successive win in the preliminary stage and puts the Indian Women’s League champions one victory away from reaching the group stage. They will face Malaysia’s Sabah FA on Sunday, with a place in the next phase at stake.East Bengal run riot after early breakthroughEast Bengal wasted little time asserting their dominance.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in