Matricciani proud of perfect Melbourne City

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025

Matricciani proud of perfect Melbourne City

Ho Chi Minh City: Melbourne City FC head coach Michael Matricciani was all smiles after his side wrapped up their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 group stage campaign with a 3-0 victory over Ho Chi Minh City.

The A-League side led from start to finish with first-half goals from Holly McNamara, Alexia Apostolakis and Shelby McMahon sealing the win and seeing out another clean sheet to complete a flawless campaign.

Ho Chi Minh also advanced after finishing as the runners-up with Stallion Laguna FC of the Philippines taking third place.

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Group A: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 3-0 Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Group A: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 3-0 Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)

Ho Chi Minh City: Melbourne City FC will take their place in the knockout stage draw as the Group A winners after cruising 3-0 past Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC in their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 tie on Wednesday.

Melbourne City finished with a perfect nine points, with Ho Chi Minh City also advancing as the runners-up. Stallion Laguna FC of the Philippines took third place but will have to wait to know if they can qualify as one of the two best third-placed sides.

Group A: Stallion Laguna FC (PHI) 5-0 Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Group A: Stallion Laguna FC (PHI) 5-0 Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Ho Chi Minh City: Stallion Laguna FC concluded their AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 Group A campaign with a 5-0 win against Lion City Sailors FC on Wednesday.

The result saw the Philippines club confirming third spot in the group but they will have to wait for Group B to be completed to see if they can advance as among the two best third-placed finishers into the knockout stage.

Preview - Group B: Matchday 2

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Preview - Group B: Matchday 2

Wuhan: East Bengal FC have the opportunity to book an early ticket to the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 quarter-final if results go their way on Thursday

Leading Group B with three points, a win for the Indian club will mean progression sealed with a match to spare but Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC, PFC Nasaf and Bam Khatoon FC will also be seeking victories. 

Preview - Q-final: Austria v Japan

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Preview - Q-final: Austria v Japan

Doha: Japan will be on a mission to create history when they face Austria in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 on Friday.

This is only the second time the East Asian side have advanced to the quarter-final stage in 11 appearances, with their first coming in their tournament debut in 1993 but ending in defeat.

Know your team: Thailand

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Know your team: Thailand

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand have no intention of just making up the numbers when they compete at the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup Philippines 2025.

If reaching the final of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 came as a surprise to some, the Southeast Asian side are motivated to turn more heads on the world stage.