Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club will face Stallion Laguna (Philippines) in the opening match of Group A of the 2025-2026 AFC Women's Champions League.
This is a match that is getting attention when Ho Chi Minh City aims to win all 3 points to get off to a good start in the continental tournament. The team from the city named after Uncle Ho has carefully prepared for the team, with nearly a month of training after winning the national championship. The stability, cohesion and playing experience of the players, especially Huynh Nhu, will be the foundation for HCMC to aim for the quarter-finals.
The Vietnamese team also has 6 quality foreign players, of which center back Aubrey Goodwill, 1m80 tall, is expected to help the team fight the ball ball. Four players Tatiana Mason, Aubrey Goodwill, Sakura Yoshida and Maria Khan played for Ho Chi Minh City in the 2024-2025 season, mastering the team's playing style.
On the opponent's side, Stallion Laguna is on a strong upward trend thanks to the force of naturalized players of American and European origin. Their squad includes goalkeeper Olivia Mc Daniel (US), midfielder Kaya Hawkinson (US) and striker Mia Bookhard (England). With superior physique and physical strength, Stallion Laguna is considered to be at a disadvantage in aerial situations.
The match promises to be balanced and exciting, a competition between the strength and fitness of the Philippine representative and the technique and cohesion of the Ho Chi Minh City women's club.
Live link:
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