Quarter-final schedule for the AFC Women's Champions League: Huỳnh Như's team ready to shock the continental powerhouse

Quarter-final schedule for the AFC Women's Champions League - Thethaovanhoa.vn updates the match schedule and live broadcast schedule for the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Women 2025-26, in which Ho Chi Minh City Women's FC participates.

Quarter-final schedule for the AFC Women's Champions League 2025-26

12:00, 28/3: Tokyo Verdy Beleza Women vs Stallion Laguna Women (TV360+10)

15:00, 28/3: Ho Chi Minh City Women vs Naegohyang Women (TV360+9)

11:00, 28/3: Melbourne City Women vs Nasaf Women (TV360+9)

18:00, 29/3: Wuhan Guangda Women vs Suwon FC (TV360+9)

A major challenge for Huỳnh Như and her teammates

Ho Chi Minh City Women's FC stands before the opportunity to continue making an impact on the continental stage, aiming for a second consecutive appearance in the semi-finals of the AFC Women's Club Championship 2025/26. However, the challenge for the Vietnamese representative is significant as they must face Naegohyang FC (North Korea) in the quarter-final match on March 28 at the Laos National Stadium.

In the group stage, Ho Chi Minh City Women's FC displayed quite impressive form with two victories over Stallion Laguna (1-0) and Lion City Sailors (2-0), despite a 0-3 loss to Melbourne City. This result helped the team coached by Đoàn Thị Kim Chi secure second place in the group and achieve a second consecutive appearance in the knockout stage, demonstrating clear stability and progress on the international stage.

Nevertheless, Naegohyang FC is considered a formidable opponent. This team is currently the runner-up in the North Korean domestic league, possessing a quality squad with many national team players and led by experienced coach Ri Yu-il. Their strengths lie in physical fitness, speed, and a disciplined style of play – elements that are characteristic of North Korean women's football.

Both teams had similar results in the group stage, but Naegohyang FC holds a slight edge in experience and squad depth. Therefore, Ho Chi Minh City Women's FC must play with focus, particularly in midfield and defense, if they wish to create a surprise. Overcoming this challenge would not only allow the Ho Chi Minh City team to repeat their feat of reaching the semi-finals but also help affirm the position of Vietnamese women's football on the continental stage.