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Popa: Fatigue is no excuse

Popa: Fatigue is no excuse

Western Sydney coach Tony Popovic insists his side won’t use fatigue as an excuse ahead of their AFC Champions League clash with Shanghai SIPG which marks their fifth game in 16 days. 28 Feb 2017
ACL Preview: A-League clubs MD2

ACL Preview: A-League clubs MD2

It was not the best of opening weeks for A-League clubs in the 2017 AFC Champions League group stage, but there are still five games to put it right. 28 Feb 2017
ACL: Gamba roll Reds 3-0

ACL: Gamba roll Reds 3-0

Adelaide United’s AFC Champions League campaign has got off to a difficult start after falling to Gamba Osaka 3-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium on Wednesday night. 22 Feb 2017
Wanderers rout a reminder of ACL class - Popa

Wanderers rout a reminder of ACL class - Popa

Tony Popovic says his team’s 4-0 capitulation at home to a sparkling Urawa Red Diamonds on Tuesday night was a sharp reminder of the high level in the Asian Champions League. 22 Feb 2017
Preview: Adelaide United v Gamba Osaka

Preview: Adelaide United v Gamba Osaka

Adelaide United coach Guillermo Amor, and defender Tarek Elrich are embracing the challenge of facing Japanese giants Gamba Osaka in their opening match of the 2017 AFC Champions League Group Stage at Hindmarsh Stadium tonight. 22 Feb 2017
Roar, Muangthong in ACL stalemate

Roar, Muangthong in ACL stalemate

A weary Brisbane Roar have been forced to settle for a point after being held to a 0-0 draw against Thai outfit Muangthong United in their opening AFC Champions League clash on Tuesday night. 21 Feb 2017
Urawa put Wanderers to the sword

Urawa put Wanderers to the sword

Western Sydney Wanderers suffered a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of J-League heavyweights Urawa Red Diamonds in the opening match of their AFC Champions League campaign at Campbelltown Stadium on Tuesday night. 21 Feb 2017
Isaias out for up to five weeks

Isaias out for up to five weeks

Adelaide United has confirmed Spanish midfielder Isaias will miss up to five weeks with a knee injury sustained in Friday’s 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets. 21 Feb 2017
Popa urges Wanderers to move on

Popa urges Wanderers to move on

Western Sydney coach Tony Popovic has urged his side to quickly move on from the high of Saturday’s derby triumph ahead of Tuesday’s AFC Champions League opener. 20 Feb 2017
Roar signing boosts defence

Roar signing boosts defence

Brisbane Roar have bolstered their defensive stocks, signing Australian-born Greek central defender Avram Papadopoulos. 14 Feb 2017
Aussie rejoins Korean club

Aussie rejoins Korean club

Australian defender Aleksandar Jovanovic has left Chinese outfit Tianjin Teda and rejoined Korean club Jeju United on a free transfer. 11 Feb 2017
Aloisi: We rode our luck

Aloisi: We rode our luck

Brisbane Roar coach John Aloisi admits his side rode their luck but has hailed his players for a “tough” win over Shanghai Shenhua to clinch their AFC Champions League spot. 9 Feb 2017
Roar stuns Tevez's Shanghai

Roar stuns Tevez's Shanghai

Brisbane Roar have stunned Chinese big spenders Shanghai Shenhua to clinch their place in the AFC Champions League group stage with a 2-0 win in China on Wednesday night. 9 Feb 2017
ACL preview: Shanghai Shenhua v Brisbane Roar

ACL preview: Shanghai Shenhua v Brisbane Roar

The reward for Brisbane Roar thrashing Global of the Philippines 6-0 last week is a trip to China to take on Shanghai Shenhua, Tim Cahill’s former club. Asian football expert @JohnnyDuerden has all you need to know about the Chinese club ahead of Wednesday night's big clash. 8 Feb 2017
Reds sign  former Korean international

Reds sign former Korean international

A-League strugglers, Adelaide United, have shaken up their playing roster of their AFC Champions League campaign, signing former South Korean international Kim Jae-sung. 7 Feb 2017
Warning to Roar: Tevez looks sharp

Warning to Roar: Tevez looks sharp

Brisbane Roar have received a warning ahead of Wednesday night's AFC Champions League (ACL) play-off versus Shanghai Shenhua that Carlos Tevez looks to be at his "sharpest". 7 Feb 2017