AFC Women's Champions League
Stott, who was part of the Melbourne side that finished runners-up last season, believes new signings like Aideen Keane, Chinaza Uchendu and Danella Butrus have made the team stronger, with the A-League Champions and Premiers titles wins as proof.
Iwashimizu, meanwhile, is at the end of her career and is seeking the continental title to complete her trophy cabinet.
Iwashimizu, meanwhile, is at the end of her career and is seeking the continental title to complete her trophy cabinet.
“The depth in our squad is the major difference for us compared to last season,” said Stott. “The team has done really well in terms of recruitment.
“We have a lot of new players compared to last season but at the same time, we have also managed to keep the core of the team together."
“We have a lot of new players compared to last season but at the same time, we have also managed to keep the core of the team together."
“So the combination of the two has really brought the team together and I think that will work in our favour for the match.”
After over two decades of wearing the green of Tokyo Verdy, Iwashimizu is considering hanging up her jersey for good but not before helping the Japan side to a first Asian title.
The 39-year-old defender, who won the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 with Japan is, however, prepared for a tough challenge from Melbourne.
After over two decades of wearing the green of Tokyo Verdy, Iwashimizu is considering hanging up her jersey for good but not before helping the Japan side to a first Asian title.
The 39-year-old defender, who won the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 with Japan is, however, prepared for a tough challenge from Melbourne.
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“I’m really pleased to be here and it’s all down to the effort of my teammates,” said Iwashimizu. “I’ve played with this team for 23 years and it’s my goal for us to be Asian champions.
“We are confident and we will play with our strategy but we also have to be ready to face their speed as well as height advantage.
“I have great belief in this team, this could be my last season with the team and it’s a big motivation to win this competition in my last chapter with the club.”
“We are confident and we will play with our strategy but we also have to be ready to face their speed as well as height advantage.
“I have great belief in this team, this could be my last season with the team and it’s a big motivation to win this competition in my last chapter with the club.”
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