Playoffs Knockout Stage - 1st Leg: UAE 1-1 Iraq

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Playoffs Knockout Stage - 1st Leg: UAE 1-1 Iraq

Abu Dhabi: Iraq and the United Arab Emirates will go into Tuesday’s second leg of their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Playoffs Knockout Stage with the tie evenly poised after sharing a 1-1 draw in Abu Dhabi on Thursday that keeps their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification hopes alive.

Ali Al Hamadi gave the Iraqis the lead in the 10th minute at a sold-out Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium but a Luanzinho header eight minutes later means the teams will go into the return clash in Basra with nothing between them.

The winners of the two-legged clash will advance to the FIFA Intercontinental Playoffs, which will be held in March, when the last two remaining places at the 48-team Finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be at stake.

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Group A: Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE) 1-0 Stallion Laguna FC (PHI)

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Group A: Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE) 1-0 Stallion Laguna FC (PHI)

Ho Chi Minh City: Huynh Nhu starred as Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC defeated Stallion Laguna FC 1-0 in their AFC Women’s Champions League™  2025/26 Group A opener on Thursday.

Nhu struck a sublime free-kick in the 58th minute to seal the three points for the Vietnamese side, who will take on Lion City Sailors of Singapore on Sunday while Stallion meet Australia’s Melbourne City FC.

Group A: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 5-0 Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Group A: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 5-0 Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)

Ho Chi Minh City: An impressive Melbourne City FC secured an emphatic 5-0 win against Lion City Sailors in their opening AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 Group A tie on Thursday.

The dominant win at Thong Nhat Stadium sets the Australian side up nicely for Stallion Laguna FC on Sunday while Singapore’s Sailors will look to rebound against Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC.

Tokyo Verdy’s Muramatsu eyeing perfect finish; Pak pleased with Naegohyang’s revival

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Tokyo Verdy’s Muramatsu eyeing perfect finish; Pak pleased with Naegohyang’s revival

Yangon: Captain Tomoko Muramatsu praised Tokyo Verdy Beleza’s determination after the Japanese side edged ISPE WFC 1-0 to record their second consecutive victory in Group C of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2025/26 on Wednesday.

Danelle Tan’s sublime first half strike settled the tie with ISPE unable to counter Tokyo Verdy’s aggression as they fell to a second defeat.

The win left Tokyo Verdy three points clear at the top, ahead of Naegohyang Women’s FC of DPR Korea and Korea Republic’s Suwon FC Women.

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD4 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD4 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Four brought grit, nerve and big moments across West and East.

We've shortlisted 12 standouts whose decisions under pressure bent the games their way.

Read the snapshots, replay the turning points in your head, and back your pick. 

Thailand 2026 Draw finalised

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Thailand 2026 Draw finalised

Bangkok: The 12 contenders aiming to lift the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup™ Thailand 2026 crown learnt their Group Stage opponents following the Official Draw in Bangkok on Monday.

The teams were divided into three groups for the tournament which will take place between April 1 and 18, 2026.