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Two wins in two days for Mariners

Two wins in two days for Mariners

CENTRAL Coast Mariners backed up their grand final triumph with a 1-0 Asian Champions League away win against Suwon Bluewings in Korea just 48 hours later. 23 Apr 2013
Mariners in tight turnaround

Mariners in tight turnaround

Central Coast Mariners will have to quickly refocus to take on Suwon Bluewings as they attempt to stay alive in the AFC Champions League. 22 Apr 2013
Salman: Football in India has huge potential

Salman: Football in India has huge potential

Asian Football Confederation presidential candidate Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa believes the sport can rival cricket in India. 18 Apr 2013
ACL wrap: Sendai sink Seoul to claim first win

ACL wrap: Sendai sink Seoul to claim first win

Vegalta Sendai kept their AFC Champions League qualification hopes on track with a 1-0 win over FC Seoul on Wednesday. 11 Apr 2013
Asian Champions League wrap: Guangzhou close in

Asian Champions League wrap: Guangzhou close in

Guangzhou Evergrande bolstered their hold on top spot in the AFC Champions League Group F with a 4-1 rout of Muang Thong on Tuesday. 10 Apr 2013
Double whammy defies Mariners

Double whammy defies Mariners

CENTRAL Coast Mariners fell victim to a late double whammy to lose 2-1 against Guizhou Renhe in China tonight. 9 Apr 2013
Mariners deny Arnie China job offer

Mariners deny Arnie China job offer

CENTRAL Coast Mariners have denied reports in the Chinese press that coach Graham Arnold is being tempted to take charge of local Super League side Guangzhou R&F. 9 Apr 2013
Ryan's faith in Mariners young squad

Ryan's faith in Mariners young squad

CENTRAL Coast Mariners goalkeeper Mat Ryan has backed the young squad to 'grind out a result' in tonight's Asian Champions League match with Guizhou Renhe in China. 9 Apr 2013
Al Serkal aims to reunite Asian football

Al Serkal aims to reunite Asian football

United Arab Emirates FA chief and current Asian Football Confederation vice-president Yousuf Al Serkal has promised to 'reunite Asian football'. 9 Apr 2013
'Sex bribe' referees charged

'Sex bribe' referees charged

A trio of Lebanese referees have been charged with accepting sexual bribes to fix an AFC Cup match in Singapore. 5 Apr 2013
Asian Champions League wrap: Kashiwa smash Suwon

Asian Champions League wrap: Kashiwa smash Suwon

Japan's Kashiwa Reysol have thumped Suwon Bluewings 6-2 as the Korean club missed three penalties in the AFC Champions League. 4 Apr 2013
Mariners v Guizhou match action

Mariners v Guizhou match action

ALl the match action as the Mariners claimed their first Asian win this year with a 2-1 victory over Guizhou Renhe at Bluetongue Stadium. Pics by Getty Images. 3 Apr 2013
Aussie venues named for 2015 Asian Cup

Aussie venues named for 2015 Asian Cup

THE match schedule and host venues for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup in Australia have been officially unveiled with the competition kicking off in Melbourne (AAMI Park) and concluding in Sydney (ANZ Stadium). 27 Mar 2013
ACL wrap: Bunyodkor salvage draw

ACL wrap: Bunyodkor salvage draw

Bunyodkor snatched a late draw at home to Pohang Steelers in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday, while Djibril Cisse starred. 14 Mar 2013
Yet more penalty pain in Mariners loss

Yet more penalty pain in Mariners loss

CENTRAL Coast Mariners have slumped to a fighting 3-1 loss to Kashiwa Reysol in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday night. 13 Mar 2013
Mariners v Kashiwa match action

Mariners v Kashiwa match action

All the match action from Japan as the Mariners went down 3-1 to Kashiwa. Pics by Getty Images. 13 Mar 2013
ACL wrap: Urawa cruise, Evergrande held

ACL wrap: Urawa cruise, Evergrande held

Urawa Red Diamonds smashed Muang Thong United 4-1 to claim their first win of the 2013 AFC Champions League, taking second spot in Group F. 13 Mar 2013
ACL wrap: Bunyodkor make winning start

ACL wrap: Bunyodkor make winning start

Last year's AFC Champions League semi-finalists Bunyodkor made a strong start to the 2013 edition of the tournament on Wednesday. 28 Feb 2013
Arnold upbeat despite missed chance

Arnold upbeat despite missed chance

Central Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold is confident his side can make the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League. 28 Feb 2013
Mariners v Bluewings action

Mariners v Bluewings action

All the match action from Bluetongue as the Mariners were held to a stalemate by Korean side Suwon Bluewings in their opening AFC Champions League clash. Pics by Getty Images. 27 Feb 2013
Mariners penalised for penalty miss

Mariners penalised for penalty miss

CENTRAL Coast Mariners have blown a golden chance to register their first win against Korean opposition in the AFC Champions League after Nick Montgomery missed a late penalty in their 0-0 draw with Suwon Bluewings on Wednesday in Gosford. 27 Feb 2013