Huỳnh Như will be outstanding in the AFC Women's Champions League 2025/26; Portugal will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Huỳnh Như will be outstanding in the AFC Women's Champions League 2025/26.

Striker Huynh Nhu continued her outstanding performance, making a significant contribution to helping Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club advance through the group stage of the AFC Women's Champions League 2025/26.

Ho Chi Minh City Women's Club had to wait until the end of the match to defeat Lion City Sailors 2-0 in Group A of the AFC Women's Champions League 2025/26 tonight, officially securing their place in the knockout round. Striker Huynh Nhu continued her excellent form with an assist and also scored the winning goal that helped Ho Chi Minh City win 1-0 against Stallion Laguna (Philippines) in their opening match.

This victory also secured Melbourne City's (Australia) place in the next round, before the two teams meet on Wednesday to decide the group winner.

From the very first minutes, Ho Chi Minh City exerted strong pressure. Tran Nguyen Bao's long-range shot deflected off an opposing defender's leg, creating an unpredictable trajectory towards the goal, but goalkeeper Izairida Shakira rushed out in time to avert the danger.

The match became exciting in the 13th minute when Tatiana Mason spotted Shakira positioned high up the pitch and unleashed a long-range shot, but the ball grazed the right post. Conversely, Ami Takeuchi forced goalkeeper Tran Thi Kim Thanh to make a diving save...

After a series of missed opportunities, the opening goal finally came in the 84th minute. Shakira misjudged Tran Nguyen Bao Chau's cross, allowing the ball to bounce over her head and into the net.

In the 90+3 minute, Huỳnh Như provided the assist to seal a 2-0 victory for Ho Chi Minh City with a skillful chip over goalkeeper Shakira, bringing an impressive end to the match for the Vietnamese representative.

Song Lam Nghe An 2-3 Da Nang: Da Nang advances to the quarterfinals.

Da Nang FC secured a victory at Vinh Stadium against Song Lam Nghe An to advance to the quarterfinals of the LPBank Securities National Cup 2025/26. Notably, Song Lam Nghe An's foreign player Dale Moore received a red card, similar to Ronaldo, after a foul that was detected by VAR.

Despite playing in rainy conditions at Vinh Stadium, Da Nang FC quickly took the lead in the 4th minute against Song Lam Nghe An. Anh Tuan easily dribbled past four home defenders before nutmegging goalkeeper Huu Hau, giving the team from the Han River a 1-0 lead. In the 27th minute, Coach Le Duc Tuan's side doubled their advantage. Against Song Lam Nghe An's loose defense, David Boris comfortably dribbled into the penalty area and passed to Makaric, who finished into an empty net.

Stunned by two goals from Da Nang, Song Lam Nghe An rallied in the final stages of the first half. In the 40th minute, the home team executed a combination outside the penalty area before unleashing a powerful shot, but goalkeeper Van Bieu of Da Nang made a successful save. In the second half, coach Van Sy Son's team continued to create dangerous opportunities in the visitors' half. Olaha was given many chances, but the main striker of Song Lam Nghe An unfortunately missed them.

Unable to find the net against Da Nang, Song Lam Nghe An were reduced to 10 men in the 57th minute. Dale Moore fouled a Da Nang player inside the penalty area. After a VAR review, the referee issued a direct red card to the player.

With nothing left to lose, Song Lam Nghe An fought back from a desperate situation. In the 71st minute, Olaha turned and unleashed a highly skillful shot, but the ball hit the crossbar. Then, in the 79th minute, Song Lam Nghe An were awarded a penalty when Tran Ngoc Son of Da Nang handled the ball inside the penalty area. From the penalty spot, Olaha beat goalkeeper Van Bieu, reducing the score to 1-2.

The match was exciting in the final 15 minutes. In the 88th minute, Da Nang extended their lead to 3-1 thanks to a goal from Dinh Duy. Just one minute later, Olaha shone again to help Song Lam Nghe An close the gap to 2-3 against Da Nang. Unfortunately, the remaining time was not enough for the Nghe An team to equalize. With a 3-2 victory over Song Lam Nghe An, Da Nang advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025/26 National Cup.

Haaland leads Norway to the World Cup.

The match between Italy and Norway in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the European region ended with a 4-1 victory for the visiting team. Norway officially secured their place in the 2026 World Cup, while Italy will have to participate in the play-off round.

Italy entered the crucial match against Norway needing to win 9-0 to secure their World Cup qualification. This was an impossible task, given Norway's excellent form and Italy's inconsistent performances.

The home team took an early lead thanks to Esposito's goal in the 11th minute after a well-coordinated three-man play. However, they were unable to score any further goals after that.

Not only that, Italy also allowed Norway to come back in the second half. In the 63rd minute, Nusa broke through on the left side of the penalty area and unleashed a powerful shot into the near corner, beating Donnarumma to equalize 1-1.

In the 78th minute, Oscar Bobb delivered a precise cross for Haaland, who was unmarked, to unleash a powerful left-footed volley that Donnarumma managed to get a hand to but couldn't save. Just one minute later, Mancini made a misplaced pass, and Thorsby passed the ball across to Haaland, who increased the score to 3-1.

But the nightmare for Italy wasn't over yet. In the 90+3 minute, substitute Strand Larsen cut in from the right wing and fired a shot into the far corner to seal a 4-1 victory for Norway.

The Nordic team secured their place in the 2026 World Cup finals. Meanwhile, Italy will have to play in the play-offs for a last-chance qualification spot.

Portugal qualifies for the 2026 World Cup.

In the match between Portugal and Armenia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the European region, despite the absence of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, the home team still brilliantly won 9-1 to secure a direct ticket to North America.

In this crucial match, Portugal were without Cristiano Ronaldo. The Al Nassr striker was suspended after receiving a red card in their fifth-round defeat to the Republic of Ireland. Despite the absence of their top scorer, Portugal dominated the game and easily scored five goals in the first half.

In the 7th minute, following a dangerous free kick from Bruno Fernandes that forced the Armenian goalkeeper into a difficult save, Veiga perfectly capitalized on the opportunity, heading the ball into the net to give the home team a 1-0 lead.

After dominating following Veiga's goal and creating numerous chances but failing to capitalize, Portugal unexpectedly conceded in the 18th minute from a strike by Spertsyan. Following the goal, Seleccao increased the pressure on Armenia's defense.

Under the relentless onslaught of Portugal, Armenia conceded three consecutive goals in the 28th, 30th, and 41st minutes, scored by Ramos and Joao Neves. Neves, the PSG midfielder, scored a brace, including a stunning free-kick to make the score 4-1.

In the 45th minute plus one, Portugal were awarded a penalty after midfielder Karen Muradyan fouled Dias inside the penalty area. Bruno Fernandes successfully converted the penalty, ending the first half with a 5-1 lead for the home team.

Leading 5-1, Portugal showed no signs of slowing down in the second half. They continued to push forward and dominate possession, and the Seleção easily scored their sixth goal in the 52nd minute through Bruno Fernandes.

In the 70th minute, Portugal were awarded a second penalty after defender Sergey Muradyan fouled Carlos Forbs inside the penalty area. From the penalty spot, Bruno Fernandes increased the score to 7-1, completing his hat-trick.

After Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick, João Neves did the same in the 81st minute, making the score 8-1. Just when it seemed this would be the final result, in the 90+2 minute, substitute Conceicao scored a spectacular goal, sealing a 9-1 victory for Portugal. Thus, Portugal officially secured their place in the 2026 World Cup, finishing top of Group F.