#AWCL knockout stage cast finalised

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

#AWCL knockout stage cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The inaugural AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 moves to the next chapter after the completion of the group stage on Saturday confirmed the quarter-finalists.

The quarter-finals are scheduled to take place on March 22 and 23, 2025 with the four pairings determined by a knockout stage draw while the single leg semi-finals and final will be played in a centralised format from May 21 to 23, 2025.

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Group B: College of Asian Scholars (THA) 1-2 Bam Khatoon FC (IRN)

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Group B: College of Asian Scholars (THA) 1-2 Bam Khatoon FC (IRN)

Pathum Thani: Bam Khatoon FC of Islamic advanced to the AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 quarter-finals after a 2-1 win with Thailand’s College of Asian Scholars in their final Group B tie on Saturday.

The win secured the Iranian side  second spot behind Melbourne City FC of Australia.

Group C: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies (JPN) 2-0 Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Group C: Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies (JPN) 2-0 Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)

Ho Chi Minh: Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies stayed perfect after defeating Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC of Vietnam 2-0 in their final AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 Group C match on Saturday.

With three wins out of three with 21 goals scored and none conceded, Urawa marched into the knockout stage in ominous form while this was Ho Chi Minh City’s only blip as they finished second on six points.

Group B: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 4-0 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Group B: Melbourne City FC (AUS) 4-0 Kaya FC-Iloilo (PHI)

Pathum Thani: Melbourne City FC of Australia produced a sparkling performance to defeat Philippines’ Kaya FC-Iloilo 4-0 in their final AFC Women’s Champions League™ 2024/25 Group B match at the Pathum Thani Stadium on Saturday.

Melbourne led from start to finish, taking a 4-0 first half lead which ultimately sealed the win as they finished with nine points, while Kaya’s progress depends on the outcome of the College of Asian Scholars of Thailand-Islamic Republic of Iran’s Bam Khatoon FC tie later on Saturday.

Group C: Taichung Blue Whale Women’s Football Team (TPE) 4-0 Odisha FC (IND)

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Group C: Taichung Blue Whale Women’s Football Team (TPE) 4-0 Odisha FC (IND)

Ho Chi Minh: Taichung Blue Whale Women’s Football Team of Chinese Taipei finished in style after defeating India’s Odisha Football Club 4-0 in their AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 Group C tie on Saturday.

The result meant Taichung and China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC advanced to the knockout stage as the two best third-placed finishers.

Iraq get the job done for Casas

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Iraq get the job done for Casas

Basra: Jesus Casas was unperturbed by the winning margin as what matters for the Iraq head coach is that his side remain on track for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Aymen Hussein’s 31st minute strike secured Iraq the points against a determined Palestine, drawing Casas’ side level with Korea Republic on seven points, with the two teams to meet in Incheon on Tuesday.

Psychological preparation steered Oman to victory, says Jaber

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Psychological preparation steered Oman to victory, says Jaber

Muscat: Rashid Jaber credited in-depth psychological preparation for Oman’s impressive win over Kuwait in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B tie on Thursday.

Jaber, who took charge as head coach after Oman had suffered two defeats in their opening matches, oversaw a complete performance as his team dismantled Kuwait in a 4-0 defeat. 

Lopez impressed with Qatar; Lisitsyn laments Kyrgyz Republic’s inconsistency

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Lopez impressed with Qatar; Lisitsyn laments Kyrgyz Republic’s inconsistency

Doha: Head coach Marquez Lopez was delighted after his Qatar side beat Kyrgyz Republic 3-1 to put their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 campaign back on track.

After a difficult start with only one point from the opening two matches, the reigning AFC Asian Cup™ champions were under pressure to deliver and came through with flying colours.

Kyrgyz Republic made things difficult initially but the game changed after Almoez Ali found the breakthrough with six minutes left to play in the first half.

Bento, Sin seek improvements after disappointing draw

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Bento, Sin seek improvements after disappointing draw

Al Ain: UAE head coach Paulo Bento and his DPR Korea counterpart Sin Young Nam expressed frustration after their teams shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group A tie on Thursday.

Bento’s UAE took the lead in the 66th minute but a lapse in concentration by goalkeeper Khalid Eisa, who had earlier saved Han Kwang Song’s penalty, saw Jong Il Gwan equalising in the 86th minute.

Know Your Team - DPR Korea

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Know Your Team - DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea will not only be chasing a historic third FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup title but will also be looking to complete a unique double for the second time on the global stage.

The East Asian side won the FIFA U-17 and U-20 world titles in 2016 and having emerged champions of the older age-group tournament last month, will be aiming to scale the peak their senior counterparts achieved.