Bam Khatoon Beaten by Red Angels at 2023 AFC Women's Club Championship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Bam Khatoon was defeated against South Korean Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s 2-1 in Group B of the AFC Women's Club Championship 2023 on Thursday.
The win sets up the Red Angels nicely heading into the final group game against Australia’s Sydney FC, while Bam Khatoon will be aiming for a strong finish when it meets FC Nasaf on Sunday.
It was a tense opening half with both sides jostling for possession, with Bam Khatoon coming into the tie after having lost 3-0 to Australia’s Sydney FC in its opener, while the Red Angels secured a 2-0 win over FC Nasaf of Uzbekistan.
The Korea Republic side’s hard work finally paid off when it was awarded a penalty in the 56th minute with Namgung Ye-ji sending Bam Khatoon keeper Zahra Khajavi the wrong way for the opening goal.
Negin Zandi showed individual brilliance two minutes later when she beat three defenders before cooly slotting home the ball from close range.
Bam Khatoon wasted a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 66th minute when Melika Mohammadi struck her close range effort straight into the arms of Red Angels keeper Kim Min-jung.
The Red Angels regained the lead in the 79th minute when a poor clearance from Bam Khatoon provided the perfect opportunity for Kim Min-jung to pounce when she found space at the top of the box before striking home.
