East Bengal‘s AFC Women’s Champions League campaign concluded wiht a 0-3 defeat to Nasaf FC on November 23, 2025, eliminating them from contention for a knockout stage berth. The loss at the group stage finale dashed East Bengal’s hopes of qualifying as one of the best third-placed teams.
Needing only a draw to reach the quarterfinals, East Bengal was dominated by Nasaf FC, a team that previously secured a 1-1 draw against defending champion Wuhan Jiangda. Despite attempts to utilize long passes from Resty Nanziri to Soumya Guguloth, Nasaf goalkeeper Maftuna Jonimqulov maintained control.
Nasaf opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when captain Nilufar Kudratova‘s low cross found Diyorakhon Khabibullaeva, who beat Elangbam Panthoi Chanu. The goal was initially reviewed by referee Yamashita Yoshimi using Football Video Support (FVS) for a potential offside against Kudratova, but the decision stood.
Zarina Norboeva extended Nasaf’s lead in the 52nd minute, capitalizing on a loose ball within East Bengal’s penalty area.
Khabibullaeva then sealed the victory in stoppage time, scoring a rebound after Chanu initially made a save.East Bengal finished its Champions League run at the bottom of the standings with one win and two losses – marking the first win for an Indian side in the competition.
