AFC Women's Champions League: Bam Khatoon Beats Royal Thimphu College
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Bam Khatoon football club from Iran came from behind to defeat Royal Thimphu College FC of Bhutan 2-1 in its opening AFC Women’s Champions League 2024-25 Preliminary Stage Group D tie on Sunday.
Ritu Porna Chakma put the host ahead but Bam Khatoon fought back through efforts from Mona Hamoudi and Shahnaz Jafari as they boosted their hopes of progressing to the group stage.
Bam Khatoon will complete their Group D fixture against Hong Kong, China’s Kitchee FC on Saturday but will have the opportunity to watch its next opponents in action on Wednesday.
The inaugural season kicked off with the preliminary stage which saw 13 teams divided into four groups.
Matches will be played from August 25 to 31.