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McMahon stunner sends Melbourne City through

Thu, 22 May, 2025

McMahon stunner sends Melbourne City through

Wuhan: Shelby McMahon scored in the fourth minute of added time as Melbourne City FC stunningly booked their place in the final of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 after defeating Korea Republic’s Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC 1-0 in their semi-final on Wednesday.

McMahon’s late strike took the Australian side into a final showdown with China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC on Saturday. 

Dominant Wuhan Jiangda power into final

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Dominant Wuhan Jiangda power into final

Wuhan: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC marched into the final of the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 after a commanding 2-0 win over Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC in their last four tie on Wednesday.

The China PR side were dominant from start to finish against their Vietnamese opponents and will face Australia's Melbourne City FC - who defeated Korea Republic's Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC 1-0 in their last four tie - in Saturday's final.

#ACLElite 2024/25 Fantasy Football: And that’s a wrap!

Mon, 19 May, 2025

#ACLElite 2024/25 Fantasy Football: And that’s a wrap!

Kuala Lumpur: The curtain came down on the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 when Jeddah giants Al Ahli Saudi FC were crowned the Kings of Asian Football after beating Kawasaki Frontale in the final. 

The final also brought an end to our inaugural AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Fantasy Football campaign. Thanks to all who played – we hope you had fun and we look forward to seeing you again next season.  
 
But before we break for the off-season, here’s a look back at some of the standout stats from a tournament that will live long in the memory.  

#ACLTwo - Facts & Figures

Tue, 20 May, 2025

#ACLTwo - Facts & Figures

Singapore: The curtains came down on a thrilling AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 with Sharjah FC defeating Lion City Sailors 2-1 in the final at the Bishan Stadium on Sunday.

It was a tournament that had it all and as we wait in anticipation for the next edition, the-AFC.com highlights some key facts and figures from the season just past.

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best strike as season winds down

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best strike as season winds down

Kuala Lumpur: Australia’s Martin Boyle, Korea Republic’s Yang Hyun-jun, Indonesia’s Eliano Reijnders and Japan’s Ritsu Doan contributed to their share of the headlines with crucial goals as most key European leagues began wrapping up their 2024/25 season.

Follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

Saudi Arabia finish on top in latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Saudi Arabia finish on top in latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirmed the latest AFC Men’s Club Competitions Ranking 2024/25 following the conclusion of the season, with Saudi Arabia continuing to lead the way.

With a total of 119.957 points, the West Asians are perched in pole position, with Japan in second place and Korea Republic ranked third.

Preview - SF: Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC (KOR) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Preview - SF: Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC (KOR) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Wuhan: Michael Matricciani said his Melbourne City FC side will stick to their philosophy when they take on Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC in the semi-finals of the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 at the Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium on Wednesday.

The Australian side have largely enjoyed comfortable wins en route to the last four but now face formidable opponents who have conceded just once in the competition. Matricciani, however, is confident that weeks of detailed preparation will help them rise to the challenge.

Preview - SF: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC (CHN) v Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Preview - SF: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC (CHN) v Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)

Wuhan: Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC will look to make home advantage count when they face Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC in the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 semi-finals on Wednesday.

Head coach Chang Weiwei wants to turn the increased pressure of playing at home to be the booster for the China PR club to reach Saturday’s final.

Improving Wuhan Jiangda give Yao Wei title hope

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Improving Wuhan Jiangda give Yao Wei title hope

Wuhan: The journey for Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC in the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 has not been plain sailing but Yao Wei believes the China PR side can draw encouragement from it.

The club captain believes the rough passage her team endured to reach the semi-finals has put the team in good stead heading into their tie with Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC on Wednesday.

Hong Nhung: Ho Chi Minh City's spirit can carry us through

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Hong Nhung: Ho Chi Minh City's spirit can carry us through

Wuhan: Ngo Thi Hong Nhung believes Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC’s never-say-die mentality will be crucial when they face Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024/25 semi-final on Wednesday.

The Vietnamese side sealed their place in the last four in dramatic fashion, staging a remarkable comeback from three goals down to edge UAE’s Abu Dhabi Country Club 5-4, and for Hong Nhung, that performance is a testament to the team’s unbreakable spirit, one she is confident will carry them further.

Myeong-jin confident Red Angels will go all the way

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Myeong-jin confident Red Angels will go all the way

Wuhan: Kim Myeong-jin is certain Hyundai Steel Red Angels have what it takes to win the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™ crown as they prepare to face Australia’s Melbourne FC in their semi-final on Wednesday.

The midfielder has enjoyed a dream debut in the continental contest, scoring the winning goal in just her second game for the club after coming off the bench in Red Angels’ quarter-final clash against Islamic Republic of Iran’s Bam Khatoon FC. Now, she’s confident of delivering again as she looks to steer her side all the way to the title.

Stott determined to drive Melbourne to glory

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Stott determined to drive Melbourne to glory

Wuhan: Melbourne City FC captain Rebekah Stott has set her sights on victory in the AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 as the ideal antidote to her side’s domestic disappointment as the A-Leagues side prepares to face Hyundai Steel Red Angels FC in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

Stott and her teammates missed out on a place in the A-Leagues Grand Final last week with a 1-0 loss to Central Coast Mariners in the semi-finals, but the New Zealand international is hoping success at continental level will prove to be the perfect remedy.