AFC Women's Champions League
Last season’s runners-up Melbourne City FC of Australia will take on Singapore’s Lion City Sailors FC, while Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC of Vietnam will entertain Philippines’ Stallion Laguna FC.
Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)
Venue: Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Minh City)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 15:00 (UTC+7:00)
Melbourne City will arrive full of confidence after a dominant 4-0 win over Central Coast Mariners in the A-League Women and head coach Michael Matricciani will be counting on his charges to go one step further after last year’s runners-up finish.
Venue: Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Minh City)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 15:00 (UTC+7:00)
Melbourne City will arrive full of confidence after a dominant 4-0 win over Central Coast Mariners in the A-League Women and head coach Michael Matricciani will be counting on his charges to go one step further after last year’s runners-up finish.
Captain Rebekah Stott leads a strong group that includes in-form attackers Holly McNamara and Shelby McMahon, who starred with braces against Mariners.
It will be a milestone moment for Lion City Sailors, who are set to appear in the group stage for the first time.
It will be a milestone moment for Lion City Sailors, who are set to appear in the group stage for the first time.
The Singapore side have bolstered their squad with four foreign reinforcements, including China’s Wang Jiaxin and Japan’s Hikaru Shibusawa while Zhang Qiaoling and India’s Rivka Ramji bring creativity and control alongside local talents Qarissa Putri and Nurhidayu Naszri.
Daniel Ong’s side impressed in the Preliminary Stage, winning all three matches, and will be eager to test themselves against Asia’s elite.
Daniel Ong’s side impressed in the Preliminary Stage, winning all three matches, and will be eager to test themselves against Asia’s elite.
Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC (VIE) v Stallion Laguna FC (PHI)
Venue: Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Minh City)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+7:00)
Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC will be expected to shine against Stallion Laguna FC of the Philippines.
The Vietnam side showed pedigree to reach the semi-finals last year, losing 2-0 to eventual champions Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC of China PR.
Venue: Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Minh City)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+7:00)
Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC will be expected to shine against Stallion Laguna FC of the Philippines.
The Vietnam side showed pedigree to reach the semi-finals last year, losing 2-0 to eventual champions Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC of China PR.
Led by the enigmatic Huynh Nhu, Ho Chi Minh City will also be bolstered by an American quartet – defenders Chloe Gorman and Aubrey Goodwill alongside midfielders Tatiana Mason and Sakura Yoshida, with Samia Aouni of Tunisia making her bow.
Making their debut in the group stage are Stallion Laguna FC, who lifted their maiden major trophy in 2024 with domestic cup success.
Making their debut in the group stage are Stallion Laguna FC, who lifted their maiden major trophy in 2024 with domestic cup success.
The Philippines outfit booked their place as the best runners-up from the Preliminary Stage and will be eager to announce themselves on the continental stage as serious contenders.
Stallion are anchored by the McDaniel sisters – Chandler Blue and goalkeeper Olivia – who form the backbone of the Philippines national team setup.
Photo: Melbourne City FC
Stallion are anchored by the McDaniel sisters – Chandler Blue and goalkeeper Olivia – who form the backbone of the Philippines national team setup.
Photo: Melbourne City FC
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