AFC Women's Champions League
First half strikes from Ami Takeuchi gave Sailors the three points, setting them up nicely for their tie against Kelana United FC of Malaysia on Matchday Two.
Etihad will look to bounce back against Kyrgyz Republic’s Sdyushor Si – Asiagoal.
The game got off to a cagey start even though Sailors looked dangerous with Sarah Zu'risqha and Raeka Ee both trying their best to get past the Etihad Club defence from the centre with instinctive runs.
Sailors’ pressure forced the Jordanian side into conceding a free-kick and Takeuchi struck beautifully, curling her shot past a diving Sherin Alshalabe in the 11th minute.
The Singapore side came close to doubling their lead in the 17th minute but Sakurako Ohashi wasted her chance when she angled her headed attempt over the bar following Riari Kitaoka’s free-kick.
Alshalabe then denied Sarah from close range before Eri Kitagawa scored off a corner sequence only for the goal to be ruled offside.
Takeuchi doubled her tally five minutes before the break, steering Kitaoka’s cross home from close range to hand the Sailors a comfortable cushion.
Sailors upped the ante in the second half and their high press almost caught Etihad napping in the 46th minute with Takeuchi storming into the box before hitting the upright, with Sarah then seeing her headed attempt sail over the bar.
Etihad struggled to break down their opponents as Sailors stayed in control to close out the game.
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