AFC Women's Champions League
Sangita struck to give East Bengal the lead but Kitchee hit back to take a share of the spoils.
The result saw the Indian side finish on four points, enough to seal their passage to the next round, while Kitchee were eliminated after finishing two points adrift.
“I’m feeling blessed to have scored for the team and the club," said Sangita, who chose the right time to score her first goal of the competition.
East Bengal only needed a draw to advance and their early pressure paid off in the ninth minute when Fazila Ikwaput teed up Sangita, who calmly slotted past keeper Leung Wai Nga.
Despite Kitchee pulling one back through Ho Mui Mei, the Hong Kong side were unable to find a way past a disciplined East Bengal defence.
“We played as a team, and that’s why we managed to qualify. However, I’m not satisfied with the result because our aim was to win both matches,” added the 29-year-old midfielder.
“Things didn’t go the way we expected, and it just wasn’t our day, so we had to settle for a draw. Still, it was a great experience playing with my teammates.”
The Kolkata-based club will now look ahead with confidence to the Group Stage, with the draw to be conducted on September 11.
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