Stott: The AWCL is simply perfect

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Stott: The AWCL is simply perfect

Kuala Lumpur: The experience of being part of the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™ has whetted the appetite of Rebekah Stott for more as her Melbourne City FC prepare for their 2025/26 Group Stage campaign on Thursday.

Stott led Melbourne City to last season’s final, losing to Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC on penalties but it was nearly a journey that didn’t happen for the 32-year-old.

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Group Stage to spark quest for #AWCL glory

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Group Stage to spark quest for #AWCL glory

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s elite are set to stake their claim for the ultimate prize in the AFC Women’s Champions League™ (AWCL) when the 2025/26 season kicks off its highly anticipated group showdowns on November 9 (Sunday).

The 12 contenders for the trophy in the second edition of the Continental club showpiece were split into three groups in September, which will be played in centralised venues.

FVS system at #AWCL: All you need to know

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

FVS system at #AWCL: All you need to know

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s commitment to making football the number one sport on the Continent will reach yet another milestone when the Football Video Support (FVS) system makes its debut at the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 later this week.

As the Continent’s premier women’s club competition kicks off on November 9, the-AFC.com takes you through the mechanism of the system ahead of its first appearance in an AFC competition.

#ACLElite - Matchday Four: In Numbers

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

#ACLElite - Matchday Four: In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 witnessed more than its fair share of thrills and spills.

As the race for tickets to the Round of 16 gathered pace, the hopefuls left no stone unturned in their bid to strengthen their positions.

The-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye from a pulsating matchday.

Park applauds Pohang’s determination

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Park applauds Pohang’s determination

Pohang: Head coach Park Tae-ha praised the determination shown by Pohang Steelers after they fought back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw with Tampines Rovers in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group H clash on Thursday.

Substitute Cho Sang-hyeok struck three minutes from the end to rescue the point as the Korea Republic side kept their knockout stage hopes alive.

Persib’s Hodak, Bangkok’s Totchtawan urge players to stay focused

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Persib’s Hodak, Bangkok’s Totchtawan urge players to stay focused

Petaling Jaya: Head coach Bojan Hodak wants his Persib Bandung side to keep their attention laser-focused after the dramatic 3-2 win against Selangor FC on Thursday kept them top of Group G of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26.

Trailing 2-0 after 17 minutes, the odds were stacked against Persib and while Hodak admitted that the performance at the start of the match was below par, the Croat was delighted at the response shown by his side.