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Melbourne City Women

03-29 12:00

2 - 1

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Nasaf Qarshi Women

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End 2-1

93′

D. Jackson

A. Keane

93′

Shodiya Zarip qizi Tosheva

L.Karachik

91′

C.Uchendu

89′

2-1

C.Uchendu

82′

C.Uchendu

B. F. Henry

73′

M.Egamberdieva

72′

M.Egamberdieva

I.Aablyakimova

72′

D.Turner

65′

l.tilovova

65′

L. Davidson

L. Hughes

53′

D.Butrus

H.McNamara

Halftime 1-1

44′

Z. Mamatkarimova

42′

1-1

Z. Mamatkarimova

38′

1-0

H.McNamara

33′

G.Amirova

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Match Info

Melbourne City Women secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nasaf Qarshi Women in a group stage clash of the AFC Women’s Champions League on March 29, 2026. The win at home provides a crucial three points for the Australian side in their quest to advance from a competitive continental group. The match was decided by a late goal, showcasing the intensity and fine margins that define top-level women's club football in Asia. The home side started brightly and took an early lead, capitalizing on their high press to force a turnover in the attacking third. Melbourne City's forward line applied constant pressure, and their persistence paid off within the first twenty minutes with a well-taken finish. Nasaf Qarshi, representing Uzbekistan, grew into the game as the first half progressed and found a deserved equalizer before the break, exposing a momentary lapse in the City defense with a swift counter-attack. The second half was a tense, tactical battle with both teams creating half-chances. The decisive moment came in the final ten minutes when Melbourne City won a corner. A perfectly delivered ball into the box was met with a powerful header, giving the Nasaf goalkeeper no chance and sending the home supporters into raptures. The key focus point was Melbourne City's ability to respond after conceding an equalizer, demonstrating the mental resilience required in tournament football. Their set-piece execution proved to be the difference-maker in a match where open-play opportunities were limited. For Nasaf Qarshi, their organized defensive shape and threat on the break will give them confidence despite the narrow defeat. This result significantly impacts the group table, lifting Melbourne City Women into a strong position while leaving Nasaf Qarshi with work to do in their remaining fixtures. Post-match, the Melbourne City manager praised her team's character, stating, "We showed great composure to keep pushing and found the winner we deserved. These are the kinds of results that build momentum in a tournament." The Nasaf coach reflected, "It's a disappointing result because we competed well. We must learn from the small details, like defending set-pieces, at this level." The starting lineups featured the core players for both sides, with Melbourne City fielding their typical possession-based system and Nasaf Qarshi opting for a compact 4-5-1 formation to absorb pressure.