Wuhan Jiangdu Triumph in Dramatic Asian Women's Champions League Final
Wuhan Jiangdu secured the inaugural Asian Women's Champions League title in a thrilling penalty shoot-out against Melbourne City. Substitute goalkeeper Chen Chen was pivotal, making key saves to clinch the victory after a 1-1 draw in extra time. The win marks a historic moment for the Chinese team.
In a dramatic finale to the inaugural Asian Women's Champions League, Wuhan Jiangdu emerged victorious over Melbourne City with a 5-4 win in a nerve-wracking penalty shoot-out on Saturday. The match was held in front of a home crowd in Wuhan, adding to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the event.
The game saw Wuhan's substitute goalkeeper, Chen Chen, shine as she made crucial saves during the shoot-out. Her performance ensured a 1-1 draw carried the team into sudden death, where she thwarted City captain Rebekah Stott and Bryleeh Henry to secure the title and the $1 million prize.
The battle was intense, with Wang Shuang scoring a vital penalty in injury time to extend the game after City had taken the lead with a header from Shelby McMahon. Despite City's opportunities in extra time, Chen's saves were instrumental in Wuhan becoming the first champions of the newly minted competition.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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