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Reds Face Champ Opener

Reds Face Champ Opener

ADELAIDE United will open their Asian Champions League campaign against holders Pohang Steelers while Melbourne Victory start away at Beijing Guoan. 9 Dec 2009
Farias: Pohang Success an Example to Others

Farias: Pohang Success an Example to Others

POHANG Steelers coach Sergio Farias is hoping his side's Asian Champions League success will act as a spur for improving the quality of football in South Korea in the future. 8 Nov 2009
Pohang Win Champions League Final

Pohang Win Champions League Final

POHANG Steelers were crowned the 2009 Asian Champions League winners after the South Koreans defeated Al Ittihad 2-1 at the National Stadium in Tokyo today. 8 Nov 2009
Bunyodkor In ACL Driving Seat

Bunyodkor In ACL Driving Seat

Server Djeparov's late double ensured Bunyodkor will take a healthy advantage to Korea for the second leg of their Asian Champions League quarter-final clash after the Uzbekistan champions overcame Pohang Steelers 3-1 at JAR Stadium. 24 Sep 2009
Sharjah Punished for ACLWithdrawal

Sharjah Punished for ACLWithdrawal

United Arab Emirates side Sharjah have been banned from playing in the 2010 Asian Champions League and fined US dollars 413,000 after withdrawing from this year's edition of the continental club competition. 16 Jul 2009
Dutchy: We'll Bounce Back

Dutchy: We'll Bounce Back

NEWCASTLE Jets boss Gary van Egmond is confident the club will banish the bitter disappointment of their Asian Champions League exit in time for the new A-League season. 25 Jun 2009
Gamba Osaka  Lose Their ACL Crown

Gamba Osaka Lose Their ACL Crown

Kawasaki Frontale ended Gamba Osaka's reign as Asian champions as a late goal by substitute Masaru Kurotsu saw them claim a memorable 3-2 victory in their Asian Champions League round-of-16 tie tonight. 25 Jun 2009
Striker Crisis For Mariners

Striker Crisis For Mariners

CENTRAL Coast Mariners will be without their three main strikers as they seek to salvage some Asian Champions League pride on Tuesday night. 17 May 2009
Gazza Hails Goal Hero Rooney

Gazza Hails Goal Hero Rooney

NEWCASTLE Jets boss Gary van Egmond hailed match-winner Sean Rooney and the character of his side after a last-gasp victory over Beijing Guoan in the Asian Champions League. 7 May 2009
Rooney Hungry For More Goals

Rooney Hungry For More Goals

JETS hero Sean Rooney insists scoring goals is the job he's paid for and he's hungry to keep them coming. 7 May 2009
Guoan Coach Rejects Claims

Guoan Coach Rejects Claims

BEIJING Guoan coach Lee Jang-soo has defended the decision to leave seven of his regular team members back in China for tonight's crucial Asian Champions League match against the Jets. 6 May 2009
Gazza: Stand Up And Be Counted

Gazza: Stand Up And Be Counted

EXCLUSIVE: Gary van Egmond is demanding 11 leaders to fight for the collective cause as Newcastle Jets battle to keep their Asian Champions League dreams alive. 5 May 2009
Elrich Expects Tough Test

Elrich Expects Tough Test

EXCLUSIVE: Tarek Elrich insists Newcastle Jets will not be lulled into a false sense of security despite suggestions Beijing Guoan will rest their big hitters tomorrow night.
5 May 2009
McKinna: We're Due Some Luck

McKinna: We're Due Some Luck

LAWRIE McKinna feels his side is due some Champions League luck and hopes his nerve-free players finally enjoy a slice against Pohang Steelers this afternoon. 5 May 2009
Vuko: Chances Must Be Taken

Vuko: Chances Must Be Taken

DANNY Vukovic insists Central Coast Mariners must develop the killer instinct if their Champions League hopes are not to be crushed in the Steelyard tomorrow. 4 May 2009
Lawrie Loses His X-Factor

Lawrie Loses His X-Factor

EXCLUSIVE: Lawrie McKinna will have to do without his attacking 'X-Factor' against Pohang Steelers with Adrian Caceres succumbing to a late back injury. 2 May 2009
Father Griff Hints At Hope For Jets

Father Griff Hints At Hope For Jets

EXCLUSIVE: New dad Joel Griffiths believes Beijing Guoan are likely to bring an understrength squad to Newcastle next week but says he's just glad to be out of the firing line. 30 Apr 2009
Joel Hit With Lengthy Ban

Joel Hit With Lengthy Ban

JOEL Griffiths has been hit with a five-match ban in the same week he triggered a suspension that rules out an ACL date with Newcastle Jets. 24 Apr 2009
Jets Eye Maximum Haul

Jets Eye Maximum Haul

NEWCASTLE Jets boss Gary van Egmond has his eyes firmly set on victory against Nagoya Grampus tonight and hopes supporters will turn out in force to roar on his side. 22 Apr 2009
Simon Hungry To Fire Mariners

Simon Hungry To Fire Mariners

SUSPENSION-free striker Matty Simon is hungry to help Central Coast Mariners redeem themselves and secure revenge against Kawasaki Frontale in the Asian Champions League this week. 19 Apr 2009
Kwasnik Promises No Repeat

Kwasnik Promises No Repeat

ADAM Kwasnik is confident Central Coast Mariners will not suffer a repeat humiliation when they travel to face Kawasaki Frontale in the Asian Champions League.
14 Apr 2009