Determining the 8 teams entering the quarter-finals of the 2024/2025 Asian Women's Cup

At home, Ho Chi Minh City welcomed Urawa Red Diamonds when both teams were sure to pass the group stage. With a relaxed mentality, Coach Doan Thi Kim Chi's students played on equal footing with the championship candidate of the tournament. Despite being pressured by the opponent, Ho Chi Minh City still calmly defended and launched many remarkable counter-attacks.

However, the sharpness is what makes the difference for Urawa Red Diamonds. In the 25th minute, the opening goal came to the Japanese representative. Receiving a pass from his teammate on the right wing, Shimada skillfully finished to break the deadlock of the match. Even when conceding a goal, TP.HCM still played very well.

Ho Chi Minh City passed the group stage of the Asian Women's Cup 1.

Unfortunately, on a day lacking in scoring luck, Huynh Nhu, Thuy Trang and Meghan Root all missed their chances. Tatiana also tried her hand with a beautiful long-range shot but the goal eluded the home team. The first half passed without any more goals being scored.

In the second half, Ho Chi Minh City's defense was once again passive and conceded a goal. In the 50th minute, Yuzuho crossed very well for substitute Fuka Tsunoka to tap the ball in to double the gap for Urawa Red Diamonds. In the remaining time, Ho Chi Minh City's efforts were not rewarded and they accepted a 0-2 defeat.

In the early match of Group C, Taichung Blue Whale still had a chance to advance as the third-placed team with the best record. However, it was not until the 42nd minute that Chen Jin-wen scored the opening goal for the team from Chinese Taipei. In the 45+1 minute, Maho Tanaka quickly widened the gap to 2-0.

In the second half, Intamee's accurate shot helped Taichung Blue Whale lead 3-0. Chen Jin-wen completed the 4-0 victory. With 3 points and a goal difference of 0, Taichung Blue Whale and Wuhan Jiangda (Group A) qualified for the group stage as the third-placed team with the best record.

The six teams that advanced from each group include: Hyundai Steel Red Angels, Abu Dhabi Country (Group A); Melbourne City, Bam Khatoon (Group B); Ho Chi Minh City, Urawa Red Diamonds (Group C.

Mai Phuong

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