Balkh defeats Herat 2-1 to move onto the championship match of the 2015 RAPL Women's Tournament. Balkh will face Kabul, the defending champions on Friday, October 2nd at 10:00 AM at the AFF Stadium.

The game kicked off with a fast pace as both sides started with dangerous assaults. Herat's FawziaNawruzi finally broke the deadlock with a stunning score at 28th minute mark. The first half ended on a dramatic note as Balkh's Nadia Saeedi equalized with equal beauty at stoppage time of the same half.

At 50th minute mark of the second half, Balkh's ShabanaYusufi was able to score the lead goal for her side. Balkh's defense line and goalie Ruqia Hussaini worked hard during the rest of the second half to keep their lead and thwart Herat's strikers.

Balkh's Setara received the game's first and only yellow card at 55th minute of the second half.

Herat challenged Blakh's lead with a close effort  69th minute but Balkh's goalie, once again, saved the day for her side.

The championship match will broadcast live on TOLO TV, Lemar TV, Arman FM. You can also follow all the important updates on all social media platforms and RAPL website (www.AfghanPremierLeague.com).