Nasaf Women Demolish Banaat 7-0 in AFC Champions League Preliminary
Nasaf Women produced a comprehensive victory over Banaat Women on 23 August, winning 7-0 in the preliminary stage of the AFC Women's Champions League. The result stands in sharp contrast to Banaat's recent form, where they had pulled off a stunning 9-0 win against Master Women just three days earlier. To be fair, the disparity in quality between the two sides became apparent from the opening moments. By then, Nasaf's attacking intent was clear, and Banaat simply could not contain the pressure.
What made this result particularly striking was the context of recent performances. Banaat had looked formidable in their previous outing, but against Nasaf they were thoroughly outclassed. Nasaf, meanwhile, had already demonstrated their potency with an 11-0 victory over Master Women on 17 August and a 3-0 win against RTC Women on 20 August. The gulf in confidence between the two teams showed through in every phase of play.
And here's the thing — this wasn't a case of Banaat having an off day. They had arrived in good spirits after their dominant display against Master Women. But Nasaf brought a different level entirely, one that Banaat had not encountered in their recent fixtures. The visitors moved the ball with purpose and precision, something Banaat struggled to match in any area of the pitch.
By the final whistle, the scoreline told only part of the story. A seven-goal margin in a competitive tournament like this carries weight beyond the numbers. For Nasaf, it reinforced their status as serious contenders in the preliminary round. For Banaat, it was a harsh reminder that football, particularly in these competitions, can change quickly.
The result also highlighted the difference in experience between the two clubs. Nasaf had been competing at this level for longer, and that showed in how they controlled the game. Banaat, still finding their feet in these higher-stakes matches, simply ran out of legs when it mattered most. The preliminary stage is meant to separate the contenders from the rest, and today the separation was clear.