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Mariners Shine In China

Mariners Shine In China

ADRIAN Caceres came off the bench to dramatically turn around the fortunes of Central Coast Mariners in their Asian Champions League match against Tianjin Teda. 19 Mar 2009
Wilko: We Can Qualify

Wilko: We Can Qualify

CENTRAL Coast captain Alex Wilkinson believes the Mariners now have the confidence to make the knockout stages in the club's first tilt at Asian Champions League glory. 18 Mar 2009
Dutchy Hails Jets 'Fantastic' Win

Dutchy Hails Jets 'Fantastic' Win

NEWCASTLE Jets coach Gary van Egmond has described his side's 2-0 win over Korean side Hyundai Ulsan in match day two of the Asian Champions League as 'fantastic'. 18 Mar 2009
Bunyodkor to Go on Attack

Bunyodkor to Go on Attack

New Bunyodkor coach Khikmat Irgashev will instil a simple attacking message in his charges for tomorrow's Asian Champions League meeting with United Arab Emirates champions Al Shabab in Dubai tomorrow. 18 Mar 2009
Leandro Treble As Gamba Stroll Past Seoul

Leandro Treble As Gamba Stroll Past Seoul

Brazilian striker Leandro scored a hat-trick as defending champions Gamba Osaka continued their impressive start to the 2009 Asian Champions League campaign with a 4-2 win over South Korea's FC Seoul.
18 Mar 2009
Deadlock For Guoan and Grampus

Deadlock For Guoan and Grampus

Guo Hui hit the post with three minutes to go as Beijing Guoan almost stole all the points against Nagoya Grampus in the Asian Champions League Group E 0-0 stalemate. 18 Mar 2009
Sasho Brace Brings It Home For Jets

Sasho Brace Brings It Home For Jets

TWO goals from Newcastle striker Sasho Petrovski has handed the Jets a valuable 2-0 win over Ulsan Hyundai in match day two of their Group E Asian Champions League fixture at EnergyAustralia Stadium in Newcastle on Tuesday night. 17 Mar 2009
Shandong Luneng Outclass Indonesians

Shandong Luneng Outclass Indonesians

Two goals each from Li Jinyu and substitute Mrdakovic Miljan helped Shandong Luneng collect their first points in this season's Asian Champions League after a 5-0 drubbing of Indonesian side Sriwijaya in Jinan. 17 Mar 2009
Seven More Held In Soccer Riots Probe

Seven More Held In Soccer Riots Probe

Police hunting Rangers hooligans after last year's riots in Manchester made a further seven arrests today. 17 Mar 2009
Cha Rests Senior Players for Saf Clash

Cha Rests Senior Players for Saf Clash

Suwon Samsung Bluewings coach Cha Bum-kun has chosen to rest a number of key players for his side's Asian Champions League game at Singapore Armed Forces tomorrow. 17 Mar 2009
Steelers Firmly Focused - Farias

Steelers Firmly Focused - Farias

Pohang Steelers coach Sergio Farias believes the long-standing rivalry between Japanese and Korean teams will make for a memorable encounter when his side host Kawasaki Frontale in the Asian Champions League tomorrow. 17 Mar 2009
Jets: No More Mr Nice Guys

Jets: No More Mr Nice Guys

NEWCASTLE Jets will be taking no prisoners this time out in the Asian Champions League after falling for the theatrics of Beijing Guoan last week. 17 Mar 2009
Inter: Mourinho Is Innocent

Inter: Mourinho Is Innocent

Inter Milan have denied allegations that coach Jose Mourinho assaulted a fan after last night's Champions League tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford. 13 Mar 2009
UEFA Unlikely to Move Final

UEFA Unlikely to Move Final

MOVING the Champions League final away from Rome would make fans less safe despite the stabbing before the Arsenal-Roma game, according to UEFA spokesman William Gaillard. 13 Mar 2009
Police Probe Jose Fan 'Bust-Up'

Police Probe Jose Fan 'Bust-Up'

POLICE are investigating an allegation of assault against Jose Mourinho following the Champions League tie between Manchester United and Inter Milan at Old Trafford. 13 Mar 2009
Money Behind Premier Domination - Megson

Money Behind Premier Domination - Megson

Bolton manager Gary Megson believes the form of England's teams in the Champions League has proved the country has the strongest domestic championship in the world. 13 Mar 2009
Fan Wounded Ahead of Arsenal Match

Fan Wounded Ahead of Arsenal Match

An Arsenal fan suffered a suspected stab wound in a clash with hooligans before the Gunners' Champions League match against Roma today. 12 Mar 2009
Wenger Salutes Gallant Gunners

Wenger Salutes Gallant Gunners

Arsene Wenger praised the "mental strength" of his Arsenal side after they came from behind to win a penalty shoot-out against Roma to secure a place in the Champions League quarter-finals. 12 Mar 2009
Ferguson Admits United Rode Their Luck

Ferguson Admits United Rode Their Luck

A relieved Sir Alex Ferguson accused Manchester United of playing suicide football after watching them edge past Inter Milan and into the Champions League quarter-finals at Old Trafford. 12 Mar 2009
ACL Wrap: Bluewings Win Delights Boss

ACL Wrap: Bluewings Win Delights Boss

Suwon Bluewings coach Cha Bum-kun was amazed by his side's 4-1 demolition of last season's quarter-finalists Kashima Antlers as they began their Asian Champions League assault in style at Suwon World Cup Stadium. 12 Mar 2009
No-One Will Want to Face Us Now - Lampard

No-One Will Want to Face Us Now - Lampard

Frank Lampard believes Chelsea's rediscovered fighting spirit will have sent a shudder through the rest of Europe's top clubs. 12 Mar 2009