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Australia finish top in latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2024/25 Rankings

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Australia finish top in latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2024/25 Rankings

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed the latest AFC Women’s Club Competition 2024/25 Rankings, with Australia clinching the top spot.

Having amassed 97.662 points, Australia climbed to pole position ahead of second-placed Korea Republic, with Japan securing the third spot.

#AWCL - Facts & Figures

Sun, 25 May, 2025

#AWCL - Facts & Figures

Wuhan: The AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 came to an exciting end with Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC of China PR emerging winners on Saturday.

It was a competition filled with thrills and spills and as we eagerly await the next edition, the-AFC.com takes a look at some of the interesting facts and figures from the inaugural season.

Star Chen credits fans for Wuhan Jiangda’s historic triumph

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Star Chen credits fans for Wuhan Jiangda’s historic triumph

Wuhan: Star of the night Chen Chen paid tribute to the fans for their part in Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC historic AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 title win on Saturday.

The goalkeeper felt the presence of the over 18,000 fans in the Wuhan Sports Centre gave the China PR side immense motivation as they came from behind to beat Australia’s Melbourne City FC 5-4 on penalties after the final had finished 1-1 in extra time.

#AWCL trailblazers Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC applauded by Shaikh Salman

Sun, 25 May, 2025

#AWCL trailblazers Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC applauded by Shaikh Salman

Wuhan: As the inaugural revamped Continental club season drew to a close, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has congratulated Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC on clinching the first-ever AFC Women's Champions League™ crown with the Chinese side defeating Melbourne City FC 5-4 on penalties after the final ended 1-1 at the Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium on Saturday.

Youngster Shelby McMahon netted the opener for Melbourne but a Wang Shuang stoppage time penalty sent the match into extra time and eventually a shootout with goalkeeper Chen Chen emerging the hero with two saves.

Chang Weiwei: Winning mentality powered Wuhan Jiangda to success

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Chang Weiwei: Winning mentality powered Wuhan Jiangda to success

Wuhan: As China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC celebrated clinching the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League ™ title on Saturday, head coach Chang Weiwei expressed heartfelt gratitude to his players for believing in his system.

Ecstatic after the historic title-winning campaign, Chang also acknowledged the unwavering support of the fans who powered Wuhan Jiangda to a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Australia’s Melbourne City FC after the tie ended 1-1.

Matricciani proud of Melbourne City’s character

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Matricciani proud of Melbourne City’s character

Wuhan: Melbourne City FC head coach Michael Matricciani heaped praise on his players after they finished as runners-up in the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 final, falling 5-4 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes.

Taking the lead in the 76th minute through Shelby McMahon’s effort, the Australian side conceded a penalty in the final minute of regulation time and then had a goal disallowed, pushing the game to a tie-breaker, with China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC going to lift the inaugural title. 

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Melbourne City’s Stott named MVP

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Melbourne City’s Stott named MVP

Wuhan: Melbourne City FC's Rebekah Stott was named the Most Valuable Player of the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 on Saturday.

Despite Melbourne City suffering heartbreak in the final against Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC, Stott was a dominant figure in the Australian side's to the title decider.

Urawa’s Shiokoshi takes Top Scorer award

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Urawa’s Shiokoshi takes Top Scorer award

Wuhan: Yuzuho Shiokoshi walked away with the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 Top Scorer award as the tournament concluded on Saturday.

Shiokoshi enjoyed a superb tournament, netting four goals in as many matches.

Wuhan Jiangda take title with shootout win

Sun, 25 May, 2025

Wuhan Jiangda take title with shootout win

Wuhan: China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC clinched the inaugural AFC Women's Champions League™ title in dramatic fashion, defeating Melbourne City FC of Australia 5-4 in a sudden death penalty shootout after the final ended 1-1 at the end 120 minutes on Saturday.

Youngster Shelby McMahon put Melbourne ahead but a Wang Shuang stoppage time penalty sent the match into extra time and eventually the shootout with goalkeeper Chen Chen emerging Wuhan Jiangda's star with two saves. 

The win meant Wuhan Jiangda also sealed their place in the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2026.

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