Matricciani: Depth made the difference for Melbourne

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Matricciani: Depth made the difference for Melbourne

Melbourne: Michael Matricciani did not hide his delight after Melbourne City FC stood tall to edge PFC Nasaf 2-1 and advance to the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-finals on Sunday.

The win sealed a second successive semi-final appearance for the Australian side with head coach Matricciani highlighting the impact of Melbourne’s bench which gave his team extra attacking impetus against a tiring Nasaf side. 

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Suwon make Park proud

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Suwon make Park proud

Wuhan: Park Kil-young expressed pride after witnessing his Suwon FC Women side produce a superb performance to send defending champions Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC crashing out of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ on Sunday.

The 4-0 win was made even more remarkable given that Wuhan Jiangda were playing at home, with Park delighted with how his Korea Republic side created numerous chances. 

#AWCL - Finals set to be a sizzler

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

#AWCL - Finals set to be a sizzler

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ is primed for an exciting conclusion following the completion of the last eight stage on Sunday.

The four teams will now set their eyes on the centralised Finals, with the semi-finals to take place on May 20 and the final three days later, with all three ties single leg affairs.

QF: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 2-1 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

QF: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 2-1 PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Melbourne: Chinaza Uchendu stepped off the bench to score a spectacular 90th minute winner as last season’s runners-up Melbourne City FC booked their place in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Uzbekistan’s PFC Nasaf on Sunday.

The Nigerian forward was introduced in the 82nd minute and struck less than eight minutes later when she flicked the ball over her own head before crashing a vicious shot past the flat-footed Maftuna Jonimqulova.

The win, which came after Holly McNamara’s 38th minute opener for City was cancelled out in the 42nd minute by Zarina Mamatkarimova, means Michael Matricciani’s side will take on Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza in the semi-finals in May.

Naegohyang‘s Ri promises improvement

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Naegohyang‘s Ri promises improvement

Vientiane: Ri Yu Il has no doubt that improvements are needed from his Naegohyang Women’s FC side despite a comfortable 3-0 win against Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ quarter-final on Saturday.

The DPR Korea side only had one goal to show despite a dominant opening half with Kim Hye Yong’s 40th minute header giving her team the lead before further efforts from Jong Kum and Kim Kyong Yong after the break added gloss to the final result. 

Patient Tokyo Verdy get their reward

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Patient Tokyo Verdy get their reward

Tokyo: Naoki Kusunose applauded his players for staying focused after Tokyo Verdy Beleza cruised to a 5-0 win against Stallion Laguna FC in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ quarter-final on Saturday.

Having suffered elimination at the same stage last season with Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies, the 61-year-old Kusunose was delighted to overcome the hurdle in his second attempt after a controlled performance from the reigning Japan WE League champions.