Odisha FC Creates History Advance to the Group Stages in the inaugural AFC Women's Champions League

Odisha FC have secured their place in the group stage of the inaugural AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Etihad Club of Jordan in their final Group B match. Jennifer Kankam Yeboah scored a stunning brace for the Indian club in the match on Saturday.

It was a must-win match for Odisha FC Women to become the first Indian club to qualify for the AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25.

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Half time: Odisha 1 - 0 Eithad

The match was a thrilling encounter from the start, with both teams creating early chances. Odisha's Jennifer Kankam Yeboah opened the scoring in the 27th minute after a defensive error by Etihad.

Just before halftime, both teams were reduced to 10 players following an altercation between Albtoush and Grace.

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Full time: Odisha 2 - 1 Eithad

In the second half, Etihad fought back and equalized through Maysa Jbarah in the 57th minute. However, Odisha responded quickly, with Yeboah scoring her second goal of the match in the 71st minute to seal the victory for her side.

📑 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐒! The girls have done it. They have done it. 👏🔥🇮🇳#OFCW qualifies for the Group Stage of the inaugural AFC Women's Champions League. 🏆#odishAFC #OFCWomen | #AWCL #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/xqBR5k3xpv

— Odisha FC Women (@OdishaFCW) August 31, 2024

With the win, Odisha FC finishes top of Group B with a perfect six points and will now compete in Group C against Urawa Red Diamond Ladies, Ho Chi Minh City FC, and Taichung Blue Whale Women's Football.

AFC Women's Champions League Groups