Interview: AFC Hails Inaugural Women's Champions League as Milestone in Asian Football Growth

Interview: AFC hails inaugural Women's Champions League as milestone in Asian football growth

by sportswriters Yue Wenwan and Zhao Jiantong WUHAN, May 26 (Xinhua) -- After 120 grueling minutes of play and six nerve-shredding rounds of penalties, Wuhan Jiangda hoisted the trophy of the inaugural AFC Women's Champions League on Saturday. The gripping finale showcased the competitiveness and promise of Asian women's football, with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) hailing the event as a major st

Wuhan Jiangda edge Melbourne City to win first AFC Women's Champions League title

Wuhan Jiangda etched their name in the annals of history by claiming the inaugural Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Champions League title in dramatic fashion, defeating Australia's Melbourne City 5-4 on penalty kicks after a tense 1-1 draw

Melbourne City 'gutted' after losing Asian Champions League decider

Melbourne City records a drama-filled defeat to Wuhan Jiangda on penalties to fall short in the Women's Asian Champions League final.

Wuhan Jiangdu beats Melbourne City on penalties to win inaugural Women’s Asian Champions League title

China’s Wuhan Jiangdu won the inaugural Asian Women’s Champions League with a 5-4 shoot-out victory over Melbourne City on Saturday as substitute goalkeeper Chen Chen made a pair of saves to claim the title after a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time.

Heartbreak as Melbourne City lose Champions League final on penalties

Melbourne City’s historic AFC Women’s Champions League campaign came to a cruel end on Saturday night, falling to Wuhan Jiangda on penalties after a gripping 1-1 draw in regular and extra time at Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium. After taking a deserved lead through Shelby McMahon’s second crucial goal in as many games, City looked destined to lift the trophy in what was the Club’s first ever continental final. But two late VAR interventions turned t…

AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25 - Wuhan Jiangda take title with shootout win

Wuhan: China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC clinched the inaugural AFC Women's Champions League™ title in dramatic fashion, defeating Melbourne City FC of Australia 5-4 in a sudden death penalty shootout after the final ended 1-1 at the end 120 minutes on Saturday.