Urawa’s Kusunose eyeing another title; Taichung’s Lu demands more

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Urawa’s Kusunose eyeing another title; Taichung’s Lu demands more

Ho Chi Minh: Head coach Naoki Kusonose is dreaming big after his Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies completed their AFC Women's Champions League™ 2024/25 Group C campaign with maximum points.

An own goal from Chuong Thi Kieu in the first half and a Fuka Tsunoda strike six minutes into the second half paved the way for Urawa to achieve their third straight victory to finish top of the group.

Having already taken the team all the way in the AFC Women’s Club Championship™ 2023 title, Kusunose is targeting a successful run in this inaugural competition. 

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#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.

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.

Know Your Team - Japan

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Know Your Team - Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will be fully focused on winning the title when they kick off their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 challenge.

Japan have enjoyed great success at the tournament, emerging champions in 2014 and having competed in every edition of the global showpiece.

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.