Etihad Concludes its Journey in the AFC Women's Champions League Qualifiers with a Big Win Over Kelana Malaysia
Etihad team concluded its journey in the preliminary round of the AFC Women's League, after defeating its Malaysian opponent Kelana United 4-0 on Sunday evening, August 31, 2025, in the third and final round of Group C at Hang Jebat Stadium in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur
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Etihad reinforced their lead in the 31st minute with a second goal, as Frej broke down the right wing and passed the ball to her teammate Suleim, but the Malaysian defense scored an own goal through Shalika Viandresa. Cidalia Cuta, Lina Al Saheb, and Yasmin Al Ajrab. Minutes after entering the game, Cuta set up the third goal for Preeti Rai, who met her perfect cross with a powerful shot into the far right corner of Kelana's goal in the 68th minute.
Etihad was awarded a penalty in the 88th minute, which Cidalia Cuta successfully converted to the left of the goal, giving the team its second consecutive victory in the qualifiers before returning home on Monday to begin domestic competition in the league and cup tournaments.
The technical director of Etihad team, Mary Willemsen, fielded a starting lineup consisting of Malak Shank, Al Anoud Ghazi, Lydia Krampah, Takia Zakaria, Naomi Anima, Preeti Rai, Zeina Hazem, Inas Al Jamaeen, Rosbahan Freij, May Swelim, and Eugenia Tetteh.
Kylana United's left-post denied Etihad the lead seven minutes into the game with a powerful shot from Tetteh, and the pressure on the home side's goal continued until the 23rd minute, when the first goal was scored after a perfect pass from Al-Jamaeen. Freij found herself alone in front of the opponent's goalkeeper, lobbed the ball over her, and shook the net.