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Tokyo Verdy’s Shiokoshi thrilled to have delivered

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Tokyo Verdy’s Shiokoshi thrilled to have delivered

Suwon: Yuzuho Shiokoshi expressed joy after playing a significant role in Tokyo Verdy Beleza defeating Melbourne City FC 3-1 to advance to the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ final on Wednesday.

The forward netted twice in a match that was largely controlled by the Japanese side on the slick surface at the Suwon Sports Complex.

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Naegohyang make Ri proud

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Naegohyang make Ri proud

Suwon: Head coach Ri Yu Il was beaming with pride after his Naegohyang Women’s FC overcame a stiff test to edge Suwon FC Women 2-1 in a gripping AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-final contest on Wednesday.

The DPR Korea club battled back from a goal down to advance to a final encounter against Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza on Saturday.

Tokyo Verdy’s Kusunose focused on finishing the job

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Tokyo Verdy’s Kusunose focused on finishing the job

Suwon: Head coach Naoki Kusunose is close to achieving redemption after guiding Tokyo Verdy Beleza to the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ final.

Tokyo Verdy’s 3-1 win against Melbourne City FC in the semi-finals on Wednesday meant Kusunose’s disappointment of failing to guide Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies past the last eight stage of the 2024/25 season can now be forgotten, with the tactician now focused on the title. 

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S-final: Naegohyang fight back to book spot

Wed, 20 May, 2026

S-final: Naegohyang fight back to book spot

Suwon: Naegohyang Women’s FC came from behind to edge Suwon FC Women 2-1 in a pulsating AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-final at the Suwon Sports Complex on Wednesday.

The victory takes DPR Korea's Naegohyang into a mouthwatering final against Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza, who ended the challenge of last season’s runners-up Melbourne City FC in the other semi-final.

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S-final: Tokyo Verdy stay on course for glory

Wed, 20 May, 2026

S-final: Tokyo Verdy stay on course for glory

Suwon: Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan stayed in the hunt for continental glory after defeating Australia's Melbourne City FC 3-1 in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26 semi-final on Wednesday.

Two goals from Yuzuho Shiokoshi and one from Miharu Shinjo earned Naoki Kusunose’s side a spot in Saturday’s final against DPR Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC, who beat Suwon FC Women of Korea Republic 2-1 in the other last four tie.

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AFC Women's Champions League 2025/26 Match Officials SF

Preview - S-final: Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK) v Suwon FC Women (KOR)

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Preview - S-final: Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK) v Suwon FC Women (KOR)

Suwon: Park Kil-young is looking to maximise home ground advantage when Suwon FC Women meet Naegohyang Women’s FC in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2025/26™ semi-finals on Wednesday.

The Suwon head coach is counting on a reinforced squad and match fitness - with the domestic WK League underway - to power them to victory on home soil.