Matricciani applauds Melbourne City’s tactical discipline

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Matricciani applauds Melbourne City’s tactical discipline

Melbourne: Melbourne City head coach Michael Matricciani was full of praise for his team’s disciplined performance after their 3-0 victory over Taichung Blue Whale Women's Football Team in the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 quarter-finals on Sunday.

Melbourne City’s dominance was evident from the start with Mariana Speckmaier netting the opener before an own goal from Li Pei-Jung put the Australian side two goals up with Holly McNamara securing the points in the second half from the penalty spot.

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Semi-final lineup confirmed

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Semi-final lineup confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The semi-final cast for the inaugural AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25 was decided on Sunday with Melbourne City FC and Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC booking their spots.

The single leg semi-finals and final will be played in a centralised venue on May 21-24 with the four teams not only vying for continental glory but also for the sole ticket to the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup in early 2026.

Hong’s tactical adjustments pay off for Ho Chi Minh City

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Hong’s tactical adjustments pay off for Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City: Head coach Hong Pham Nguyen praised his players' mental fortitude after Ho Chi Minh City Women's FC staged an incredible comeback to defeat Abu Dhabi Country Club 5-4 in the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 quarter-finals on Saturday. 

A beaming Hong praised Ho Chi Minh City's fighting spirit which saw them come from 3-0 and 4-2 down to set up a semi-final meeting with either Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies of Japan or China PR's Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC in May.

Kim’s dream debut seals Red Angels’ semi-final spot

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Kim’s dream debut seals Red Angels’ semi-final spot

Incheon: New Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women's FC recruit Kim Myeong-jin made an instant impact on her debut, delivering a match-winning performance to secure her team a 1-0 victory over the Islamic Republic of Iran’s BAM Khatoon in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 quarter-final on Saturday.

Kim, who was introduced as a 46th-minute substitute, repaid head coach Hur Jung-jae’s trust with a stunning strike in the 81st minute, sealing the win and booking Red Angels' place in the semi-finals, with Australia's Melbourne City FC their next opponents.

#AsianQualifiers - MD7: 5 Takeaways

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

#AsianQualifiers - MD7: 5 Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 returned after a four-month break with Matchday 7 on Thursday.

It was a highly eventful day across the continent with crucial wins, thrilling fightbacks and heartbreaking results so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some key facts and figures from Thursday's action.

Al Muraiki: We are carrying the expectations of Oman

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Al Muraiki: We are carrying the expectations of Oman

Pattaya: Yahya Al Muraiki is fully aware of the expectations back home and that is spurring Oman at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025.

The 2015 champions defeated Malaysia 6-3 on Sunday to clinch their quarter-final spot from Group D and Al Muraiki understands the demands of fans who want to see Oman reach the great heights of a decade ago, saying the responsibility brings a sense of motivation more than a burden.

Double delight for Vietnam’s Phan Dat

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Double delight for Vietnam’s Phan Dat

Pattaya: Vietnam’s Phan Dat expressed his delight as his brace helped Vietnam defeat Bahrain 4-2 in Group D of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 on Sunday.

The win marked Vietnam’s first-ever triumph in the competition’s history, and Dat believes it will fuel the team’s ambitions to fight for a place in the quarter-finals.

Hossein proud of IR Iran’s depth

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Hossein proud of IR Iran’s depth

Pattaya: Naderi Hossein was an extremely pleased head coach after eight out of his 12 players found the back of the net in Islamic Republic of Iran’s 14-0 success against Afghanistan in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group C match on Sunday.

To add to his delight, the win also secured the defending champions' place in the knockout stage with United Arab Emirates the other qualified team from Group C.

UAE’s mindset reason for impressive win, says Walid

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

UAE’s mindset reason for impressive win, says Walid

Pattaya: Striker Walid Mohammed said the United Arab Emirates’ mindset of not underestimating opponents was the reason for their impressive 6-1 win over Indonesia in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group C tie on Sunday. 

The forward, who scored the first goal in Sunday’s victory, said he was pleased with the way the two-time champions controlled the game as they advanced to the knockout stage with a match to spare.