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Pohang Steelers Do Enough Against Teda

Pohang Steelers Do Enough Against Teda

Hwang Jin-sung's second-half header sent South Korea's Pohang Steelers up to second place in Group H after edging out China's Tianjin Teda 1-0 in the Asian Champions League today. 9 Apr 2009
Gamba Osaka Rampage In Indonesia

Gamba Osaka Rampage In Indonesia

Brazilian forward Leandro scored two first-half goals as Gamba Osaka cruised past Sriwijaya of Indonesia 5-0 in a Group F match of the Asian Champions League at Expo '70 Commemoration Park today. 9 Apr 2009
Uefa Awaiting Report Into Fabregas Incident

Uefa Awaiting Report Into Fabregas Incident

UEFA will await reports from the referee and match delegates before deciding whether to investigate the throwing of objects by Villarreal supporters towards Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas during last night's Champions League quarter-final first leg at El Madrigal. 9 Apr 2009
Shandong Luneng's Got Seoul

Shandong Luneng's Got Seoul

Shandong Luneng secured their second win of the Asian Champions League as two second-half goals saw the Chinese side defeat FC Seoul 2-0 at Shandong Sports Centre on Tuesday. 9 Apr 2009
Mariners Slaughtered By Kawasaki

Mariners Slaughtered By Kawasaki

CENTRAL Coast Mariners crashed to their worst ever result with a 5-0 battering at the hands of J.League side Kawasaki Frontale. 8 Apr 2009
Ferguson Aware of Ominous Record

Ferguson Aware of Ominous Record

Sir Alex Ferguson has set his side the task of becoming the first English team to defeat FC Porto on their own ground after Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford. 8 Apr 2009
Second-Half Response Pleases Wenger

Second-Half Response Pleases Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed his team's fight back which secured a 1-1 draw against Villarreal in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at El Madrigal. 8 Apr 2009
Adebayor Delighted With Equaliser

Adebayor Delighted With Equaliser

Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor admitted he does not know how he scored the acrobatic effort which put his team in the driving seat after the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Villarreal. 8 Apr 2009
Terry Seeks Redemption

Terry Seeks Redemption

Chelsea captain John Terry has vowed to wipe away the memory of the penalty miss that cost his club the Champions League trophy last season. 8 Apr 2009
Shanghai Shenhua's Late Winner

Shanghai Shenhua's Late Winner

China defender Li Weifeng scored on his return to former club Shanghai Shenhua but the hosts edged Korean champions Suwon Bluewings 2-1 thanks to Vyacheslav Hleb's late winner. 8 Apr 2009
Kashima Romp Home Against Singapore

Kashima Romp Home Against Singapore

Japanese champions Kashima Antlers eased to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Singapore Armed Forces today for their second consecutive win in Group G of the Asian Champions League. 8 Apr 2009
Ulsan Get Past Guoan

Ulsan Get Past Guoan

OH Jang-eun came off the bench to score the winner for Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i as the South Koreans defeated Beijing Guoan 1-0. 7 Apr 2009
Gamba Osaka Want Quick Qualification

Gamba Osaka Want Quick Qualification

Gamba Osaka manager Akira Nishino has urged his players to do their utmost to take maximum points in their upcoming double-header against Sriwijaya in order to all but book a place in the AFC Champions League quarter-finals. 7 Apr 2009
Kawasaki Predict 'Balanced' Clash

Kawasaki Predict 'Balanced' Clash

Kawasaki Frontale head coach Takashi Sekizuka has backed skill to overcame brawn when his side take on Central Coast Mariners.
7 Apr 2009
Jets Draw In Japan

Jets Draw In Japan

NEWCASTLE Jets have drawn 1-1 with Nagoya Grampus after taking an early lead in the Asian Champions League match. 7 Apr 2009
Lawrie's Full Squad Delight

Lawrie's Full Squad Delight

CENTRAL Coast Mariners will have a full squad for the first time ever when they continue their Asian Champions League assault next month. 27 Mar 2009
Arbeloa Itching for Barca Clash

Arbeloa Itching for Barca Clash

Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa would love nothing more than to beat Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals in order to "take them down a peg or two". 26 Mar 2009
Uefa Promote 'Financial Fair Play'

Uefa Promote 'Financial Fair Play'

UEFA are to appoint a watchdog to scrutinise the financial accounts of clubs involved in European competition. 25 Mar 2009
The Battle Of Britain Is Back

The Battle Of Britain Is Back

LIVERPOOL'S Champions League adventure against Chelsea continues after the EPL title rivals were paired with each other in the draw for the quarter-finals. 21 Mar 2009
Benitez: United Are Favourites

Benitez: United Are Favourites

RAFAEL Benitez maintains that holders Manchester United are now favourites to retain the Champions League crown. 21 Mar 2009
Champions League Contenders

Champions League Contenders

THE draw for the quarter-finals of the Champions League takes place tomorrow, with four English clubs among the eight contenders for European football's top prize. 20 Mar 2009