'Kim Hye-ri Full Time' Wuhan Beat Melbourne, First Champion of Women's ACL

'Kim Hye-ri Full Time' Wuhan Beat Melbourne, First Champion of Women's ACL

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Wuhan Zhang Da (China), which includes former national team defender Kim Hye-ri, won the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Champions League.

Wuhan beat Melbourne City (Australia) 5-4 in the penalty shootout after drawing 1-1 in overtime in the 2024-25 women's ACL final at Wuhan Sports Center Stadium in Wuhan, China on the 24th (local time).

As a result, Wuhan was officially launched this season and became the first champion of the women's ACL.

Defender Kim Hye-ri, who moved to Wuhan last winter, started as a right-side defender and played 120 minutes until overtime, helping her team win.

Melbourne, which had a scoreless win in four consecutive games before reaching the final by beating Incheon Hyundai Steel 1-0 in the semifinals, led the game from the beginning of the game. However, the team was blocked by the opponent team's goalkeeper, and failed to take advantage of a critical scoring opportunity.

Melbourne, which was leading the game, scored in the 31st minute of the second half in a free kick situation. Shelby McMahon scored a header from a cross connected by Leticia McKenna from a free kick.

Wuhan, which fought back, got a penalty kick by inducing the opponent's handball foul in extra time in the second half. Wang Suang, who played as a kicker, succeeded neatly and led the game to extra time. 온라인카지노

In overtime, the two teams failed to score, leading to a penalty shootout. Wuhan goalkeeper Cheon Chun became the main character in the shootout.

Chen Chun blocked a shot by Melbourne City's No. 5 kicker Rebecca Stott at the time of being dragged 3-4. She also shot a shot by sixth kicker Braille Henry, leading the team to victory.