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Victory's Asian Dream Is Over

Victory's Asian Dream Is Over

MELBOURNE Victory's hopes of making the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League have been dashed after a 2-0 loss away to Gamba Osaka put them out of contention in Group G. 23 Apr 2008
Adelaide 4 Binh Duong 1 Minute By Minute

Adelaide 4 Binh Duong 1 Minute By Minute

NATHAN Burns provided a hat-trick of assists in a sparkling burst as Adelaide United thumped Binh Duong 4-1 at Hindmarsh Stadium and strengthen their position at the top of their Champions League group. 23 Apr 2008
Osaka 2 Victory 0 Minute By Minute

Osaka 2 Victory 0 Minute By Minute

GAMBA 2 VICTORY 0 FINAL SCORE 23 Apr 2008
Gamba Eye Melbourne Double

Gamba Eye Melbourne Double

GAMBA Osaka coach Akira Nishino has urged his side to complete an Asian Champions League double over A-League side Melbourne Victory in order to secure their passage to the quarter-finals as soon as possible. 23 Apr 2008
ACL: Beijing Eager to Land Early Blow

ACL: Beijing Eager to Land Early Blow

BEIJING Guoan coach Lee Jang-soo admitted the first goal will be crucial as his side look to boost their quarter-final hopes when they entertain Group F leaders Kashima Antlers. 23 Apr 2008
Vidmar Pleased With Reds Consistency

Vidmar Pleased With Reds Consistency

BOSS Aurelio Vidmar underlined a settled side has been the key to Adelaide United's much-improved Champions League campaign this season. 23 Apr 2008
ACL: Kwid Cautious Over Al Sadd Threat

ACL: Kwid Cautious Over Al Sadd Threat

AL KARAMA coach Mohammed Kwid admitted he would happily settle for a point when the Group C leaders entertain Al Sadd in the Champions League on Wednesday. 23 Apr 2008
ACL: Valeriu Targets Kuruvchi Upset

ACL: Valeriu Targets Kuruvchi Upset

AL Ittihad Aleppo coach Tita Valeriu is confident his side can keep their Champions League dream alive with an unlikely win over Group A leaders Kuruvchi. 23 Apr 2008
Sarkies Set For Reds Return

Sarkies Set For Reds Return

KRISTIAN Sarkies can finally put his case of deep vein thrombosis behind him with Adelaide United set to name him in their starting 11 against AFC Champions League opponent Binh Duong. 22 Apr 2008
Reds Will Go Through, Say Rivals

Reds Will Go Through, Say Rivals

VIETNAMESE team Binh Duong believes Adelaide United is set to become the first Australian side to make the quarter finals of the AFC Champions League.
22 Apr 2008
Ago's On A Faith Mission

Ago's On A Faith Mission

PAUL Agostino is on a mission to repay Adelaide United’s faith as he strives for Champions League glory to ease the pain of an injury-ravaged campaign. 22 Apr 2008
Fearless Approach For Muscat

Fearless Approach For Muscat

MELBOURNE Victory skipper Kevin Muscat insists his team will tackle Gamba Osaka without fear in tomorrow’s crucial AFC Champions League clash. 22 Apr 2008
Ross Backs Old Pals To Progress

Ross Backs Old Pals To Progress

EXCLUSIVE: Ross Aloisi believes Adelaide United will reach the next stage of the Asian Champions League but hasn’t found the journey so far to be a pretty spectacle. 21 Apr 2008
Ernie Looks For Smash and Grab Raid

Ernie Looks For Smash and Grab Raid

VICTORY fly out of Melbourne this morning a day later than usual but armed with a three-pronged attack ahead of its do-or-die ACL showdown in Osaka on Wednesday. 20 Apr 2008
Ago Aims For Reds Return

Ago Aims For Reds Return

Adelaide United marquee player Paul Agostino could be rushed into the Reds' line-up for their game against Binh Duong after getting through 20 minutes of the trial game with Melbourne Victory. 16 Apr 2008
Thompson Plans Champs Return

Thompson Plans Champs Return

ARCHIE Thompson is targeting a return to action for Melbourne Victory in the Champions League to regain match fitness for the Socceroos' crucial World Cup qualifiers in June. 16 Apr 2008
Reds Coach Banned For Six Games

Reds Coach Banned For Six Games

ADELAIDE United FC Assistant Coach Phil Stubbins has been suspended for six AFC Champions League matches by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary Committee. 15 Apr 2008
Muscat: Bring On The Rematch

Muscat: Bring On The Rematch

MELBOURNE Victory skipper Kevin Muscat believes his side has nothing to fear from its return Asian Champions League match against Gamba Osaka on April 23, despite their heartbreaking 4-3 loss. 11 Apr 2008
ACL Wrap: Tight Wins Keep Hopes Alive

ACL Wrap: Tight Wins Keep Hopes Alive

Adelaide United's Group E rivals fought out a ferocious contest but still trail the A-League outfit in the standings after a busy night of Asian Champions League action on Wednesday. 10 Apr 2008
ACL: 10-Man Saipa Win Through

ACL: 10-Man Saipa Win Through

Saipa overcame the dismissal of defender Mageed Gholamnejhad to see off Al Quwa Al Jawiya 1-0 in Asian Champions League Group B on Wednesday and earn a three-point cushion over their opponents. 10 Apr 2008
ACL: Saudi Stalemate

ACL: Saudi Stalemate

Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia and Al Wahda from the United Arab Emirates limited their chances of progressing from Group C in the Asian Champions League after playing out a goalless draw on Wednesday night. 10 Apr 2008