Ho Chi Minh City I advances to the AWCL quarterfinals, receives a prize of 300 million VND.
Following two 1-0 and 2-0 victories, Ho Chi Minh City I secured an early spot in the quarterfinals of the AWCL 2025/26, earning a prize of 300 million VND; Melbourne City, with a 5-0 win, temporarily leads the group.
Ho Chi Minh City I women's football club was awarded 300 million VND by the Vietnam Football Federation after securing an early spot in the quarterfinals of the 2025/26 Asian Women's Club Championship (AWCL) with two consecutive wins. In other developments in Group A, Melbourne City won 5-0 against Lion City Sailors, temporarily taking the lead, but Ho Chi Minh City I still secured their place in the next round with one match remaining.
Developments and current situation in Group A of AWCL 2025/26
After two matches, Ho Chi Minh City I secured a perfect 6 points: a 1-0 victory against Stallion Laguna (Philippines) and a 2-0 win against Lion City Sailors (Singapore). This achievement allows the Vietnamese representative to advance to the quarterfinals early, even though they still have one final group stage match against Melbourne City (Australia).
Professional perspective: confident behind the scenes, cool and composed in front.
Two victories with a combined score of 3-0 demonstrate TP HCM I's defensive discipline and excellent game management. Their tight defensive play minimizes risks, while their effective finishing at crucial moments makes all the difference. Two consecutive clean sheets provide a solid foundation for the team to achieve their group stage goals early.
A remarkable number
- With 6 points after 2 matches, they secured their place in the quarter-finals one round early.
- The aggregate score over two matches was 3-0, keeping a clean sheet in both games.
- Opponents encountered: Stallion Laguna (Philippines), Lion City Sailors (Singapore).
- Melbourne City won 5-0 against Lion City Sailors, temporarily moving to the top of Group A.
Message from the Vietnam Football Federation
On November 17th, on behalf of the Executive Committee and the Standing Committee of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), VFF President Tran Quoc Tuan sent a congratulatory letter to Ho Chi Minh City I along with a motivational bonus of 300 million VND. The letter emphasized that this was the second consecutive season the club had reached the quarterfinals of the AWCL, affirming their professional capabilities, team spirit, and competitive prowess, and expressed confidence that the team would continue to advance in the later rounds.
The final group stage match is against Melbourne City.
Ho Chi Minh City I still has an important test against Melbourne City in the final round. The Australian team's 5-0 victory over Lion City Sailors puts them temporarily at the top of the group. This direct confrontation will determine the final standings in Group A, with Ho Chi Minh City I having already achieved their goal of reaching the quarterfinals and aiming for the knockout stage.
The 300 million VND prize money is a recognition of the efforts of the Ho Chi Minh City I team and a motivation for the quarter-final stage ahead. With their current form and thorough preparation, the Vietnamese representative has a solid foundation to aim for higher goals at AWCL 2025/26.
