Odisha FC Eliminated After Back-to-Back Losses in AFC Women's Champions League

Odisha FC faced a tough 1-3 defeat against Ho Chi Minh City FC, resulting in their second consecutive loss and elimination from the AFC Women's Champions League in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Wednesday. The Kalinga Warriors struggled from the beginning, with the hosts taking an early lead just one minute into the game courtesy of a corner kick goal from Nguyen Thi Kim Yen. Despite their efforts, Odisha was unable to bounce back and fell further behind in the 42nd minute when they failed to clear a cross from Huynh Nhu, allowing the home team to secure a comfortable two-goal advantage going into half-time.

Odisha stepped up their game and created chances on the counter in the second-half. Their persistence paid off in the 63rd minute when Malati Munda initiated a promising attack culminating in Jennifer Yeboah's powerful finish.

Ho Chi Minh City put the game to rest in stoppage time, when Ngo Thi Hong Nhung (90 4th) struck to seal their passage into the knockout round.

The win also secured the progress of Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies, with the two sides to meet on Saturday to decide the group c winners.

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Odisha will face Taichung Blue Whale, with both teams seeking a win to end their respective campaigns on a high note.

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