Bam Hatoun Women secured a 3:1 victory over Etihad Club Women in the AFC Women's Champions League preliminary stage on Saturday. The match took place at the hosts' ground on 23 August 2026, with Bam Hatoun taking control early and seeing out a comfortable win.
The opening goal arrived in the 14th minute, giving the home side immediate momentum. Etihad struggled to respond and Bam Hatoun doubled their advantage in the 33rd minute, extending their lead before the half. By then the visitors were well behind and would need something special to get back into it.
Etihad pulled one back in the 73rd minute, briefly stirring hopes of a comeback. However, Bam Hatoun responded quickly, adding a fourth goal of the match in the 78th minute to end any remaining threat. The visitors found themselves chasing the game for the final quarter.
Both sides arrived with mixed form going into this fixture. Bam Hatoun had drawn 1:1 with Al-Nassr Women and beaten CSKA-Pamiri Dushanbe 3:0 in their last two outings, while Etihad had won 5:1 against the same opposition but dropped points in their 2:2 draw with Al-Nassr.
The result leaves Bam Hatoun in pole position in the preliminary group, with their goal difference now standing at positive after three matches played. Etihad's campaign faces an uphill battle as they look to salvage something from this stage.