Ho Chi Minh City I entered the AWCL quarterfinals, received a prize of 300 million VND
After two victories of 1-0 and 2-0, TP HCM I entered the quarter-finals of AWCL 2025/26 early, receiving a bonus of 300 million VND; Melbourne City won 5-0 to temporarily lead the table.
Ho Chi Minh City Women's Football Club I was awarded VND300 million by the Vietnam Football Federation after securing a ticket to the quarter-finals of the 2025/26 Asian Women's Club Championship (AWCL) thanks to two consecutive victories. Elsewhere in Group A, Melbourne City beat Lion City Sailors 5-0, temporarily taking the lead, but Ho Chi Minh City I still secured a place in the next round with one match left to play.
Developments and situation of Group A AWCL 2025/26
After 2 matches, TP HCM I won 6 full points: 1-0 victory over Stallion Laguna (Philippines) and 2-0 victory over Lion City Sailors (Singapore). This achievement helped the Vietnamese representative enter the quarter-finals early, although there is still the last match of the group stage against Melbourne City (Australia).
Professional perspective: solid behind, cold front
Two 3-0 aggregate wins showed that TP HCM I maintained good defensive discipline and game management. Tight play limited risks, while effective finishing at key moments made the difference. Two consecutive clean sheets were the foundation for the team to complete their goal early in the group stage.
Notable numbers
- 6 points after 2 matches, early ticket to the quarter-finals 1 round early.
- 3-0 aggregate over two games, keeping a clean sheet in both.
- Opponents met: Stallion Laguna (Philippines), Lion City Sailors (Singapore).
- Melbourne City won 5-0 against Lion City Sailors, temporarily taking the lead in Group A.
Message from Vietnam Football Federation
On November 17, on behalf of the Executive Committee and Standing Committee of the Vietnam Football Federation, President of the Vietnam Football Federation Tran Quoc Tuan sent a congratulatory letter to Ho Chi Minh City I along with a 300 million VND incentive bonus. The letter emphasized that this is the second consecutive season the club has reached the AWCL quarterfinals, affirming its professional capacity, solidarity and competitive spirit, and expressed confidence that the team will continue to go far in the following rounds.
Final group stage match against Melbourne City
TP HCM I still has an important test with Melbourne City in the final round. The Australian representative's 5-0 result against Lion City Sailors helps them temporarily maintain the top position. This direct confrontation will determine the final position of Group A, in the context that TP HCM I has achieved the goal of reaching the quarterfinals and heading towards the knockout stage.
The 300 million VND bonus is a recognition of the efforts of the HCM City I team and a motivation for the quarter-finals ahead. With current form and careful preparation, the Vietnamese representative has the basis to aim for a higher goal at the AWCL 2025/26.
