Group hosts Phnom Penh Crown knew they needed a result after having suffered a 1-0 defeat to India’s East Bengal on Monday but things did not go the way they wanted with Kitchee exerting their control on the match.

Kitchee struck the opening goal in the 27th minute when Chu Po Yan set up her strike partner Cheung Wai Ki to finish in style past Phnom Penh custodian Nak Channa.

The East Asian side sensed Phnom Penh Crown were on the rocks and hit them again before they could recover as defender Maggie Chu got the meaningful touch four minutes later.

Phnom Penh Crown, however, pulled a goal back in the 33rd minute through winger Airi Kuroki as they looked for a way back into the game.

The Southeast Asian side played with increased intensity after the interval but found it hard to break down a resolute Kitchee defence.

However, Phnom Penh Crown’s perseverance was rewarded in the 82nd minute as Vibol Serysitha netted the equaliser before Poeurn Kunthea gave the home side hope with her strike three minutes later.

There was more to come as Kitchee fought back to salvage a point with Fowler Kwong’s goal deep into stoppage time.