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Odisha FC's AFC Women’s Champions League Campaign Concludes with 4-0 Loss

Odisha FC’s campaign ends with 4-0 loss to Taichung Blue Whale

Odisha FC's journey in the AFC Women’s Champions League 2024-25 came to an unfortunate end with a decisive 4-0 defeat against Taichung Blue Whale from Chinese Taipei. The match took place at the Thong Nhat Stadium in Vietnam, marking a challenging conclusion to the tournament for the Indian football club.

Odisha FC Womens's Team Players


Match Overview: Goals and Highlights

Taichung Blue Whale showcased their dominance by scoring two critical goals just before halftime. Chen Jin-wen (42', 69') and Maho Tanaka (45') were instrumental in building a strong lead for Taichung. Silawan Intamee added to the tally with a goal in the 57th minute, solidifying their position and making it a tough outing for Odisha FC.


Odisha FC's Struggles in the Group Stage

With this loss, Odisha FC concluded the group stages without securing a single point, finishing with a disappointing record of one goal scored and 24 conceded across three matches. Their campaign began with a staggering 17-0 defeat against Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds, followed by a 3-1 loss to Ho Chi Minh City FC. The reigning Indian Women’s League (IWL) champions struggled to find their rhythm throughout the tournament.

Odisha FC Women vs Taichung Blue Whale


Early Pressure and Defensive Efforts

Both teams entered the match looking for their first points in the tournament. Taichung Blue Whale applied early pressure, but Odisha FC’s goalkeeper, Shreya Hooda, made several vital saves to keep her team in contention. Despite these efforts, the breakthrough came in the 42nd minute when Intamee assisted Chen Jin-wen for a close-range goal, followed by Tanaka’s strike just before the halftime whistle.


Final Thoughts and Future Outlook

As Taichung continued their offensive in the second half, Odisha FC faced an uphill battle. Intamee's left-footed goal in the 57th minute and Chen Jin-wen's second goal in the 69th minute sealed the match. While Taichung sought more goals in the closing minutes, they ultimately finished with a 4-0 victory. Despite the disappointing end to their AFC campaign, Odisha FC had previously shown their potential by qualifying for the main draw after impressive wins in the preliminary rounds.

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