AFC Women's Champions League
Despite dominating possession, Urawa faced a resilient Taichung defence that held firm for the first 55 minutes until Yuzuho Shiokoshi broke the deadlock from the penalty spot with Ririka Tanno netting the second to ensure the three points and a place in the quarter-finals.
#AWCL | Taichung Blue Whale Women’s Football Team (TPE) 0 - 2 Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies (JPN)
“Taichung had a strong defence, but I believed that if we persevered and kept attacking, we would eventually get our chance,” said Kusunose.
“The players showed great determination – we earned a penalty to take the lead and then scored a second goal. I want to praise the players for their efforts."
“We scored 17 goals in the previous game and two today, but that's behind us now. Looking ahead, I hope we can score at least one more goal than our opponents (on Saturday) and advance to the knockout stage with a perfect record.”
Urawa, the AFC Women’s Club Championship™ 2023 winners, will face Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC on Saturday to decide the group winners, with the hosts also having confirmed their knockout stage spot with a 3-1 win over India’s Odisha FC on Wednesday.
#AWCL | Odisha Football Club (IND) 1 - 3 Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE)
“We knew this game would be tough, especially with Odisha having a full squad and coming off their first defeat. They were bound to be aggressive, and we prepared for that,” said head coach Nguyen Hong Pham.
“Even after scoring in the first minute, it wasn’t just about the goals for us – it was about our playing style and staying true to our game plan. Before the match, we had a clear target, to get the three points."
“I’m happy with the result but more importantly, none of our players picked up any injuries. This win secures our place in the next round and for the next match, we will focus on showing our best performance.
"It’s not just about winning but demonstrating our capacity on the pitch.”
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