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AFC open to WC merger with Oceania

AFC open to WC merger with Oceania

THE Asian Football Confederation president has said the organistation's FIFA World Cup qualification process could be merged with Oceania. 28 Nov 2013
Williams named top ref in Asia

Williams named top ref in Asia

IT was a night for the Aussie whistle-blowers when match officials Ben Williams and Allyson Flynn received the top gongs at the AFC Annual Awards in Kuala Lumpur overnight. 27 Nov 2013
ACL: Al Ahli face Seoul in last eight

ACL: Al Ahli face Seoul in last eight

Vitor Pereira's Al Ahli have been drawn against FC Seoul in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League. 21 Jun 2013
Mariners get Guang-busted

Mariners get Guang-busted

CENTRAL Coast Mariners lost 3-0 against the rich talent at Guangzhou Evergrande in the second leg of their AFC Champions League round of 16 clash against the Marcello Lippi-coached side. 22 May 2013
Bahraini elected new AFC President

Bahraini elected new AFC President

SHAIKH Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has been voted in as the new Asian Football Confederation president after former leader Mohammed bin Hamman was banned for life by FIFA. 2 May 2013
ACL Wrap: Beijing Guoan advance

ACL Wrap: Beijing Guoan advance

Beijing Guoan joined Bunyodkor in progressing to the AFC Champions League last 16 following the final round of group matches on Wednesday. 2 May 2013
Arnie: Do us a favour, Holger...

Arnie: Do us a favour, Holger...

FORMER Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has called on Holger Osieck to assist the Mariners in their preparations for the next phase of the Asian Champions League. 1 May 2013
Mariners lose but make it to knock out stage

Mariners lose but make it to knock out stage

CENTRAL Coast Mariners scraped into the final 16 of the AFC Asian Champions League despite losing 3-0 at home to Japanese side Kashiwa Reysol. 30 Apr 2013
Mariners v Kashiwa match action

Mariners v Kashiwa match action

All the match action from Bluetongue Stadium as Central Coast Mariners face off against Japanese side Kashiwa Reysol. Pics by Getty Images. 30 Apr 2013
AFC Champions League wrap: Wagner hat-trick seals win

AFC Champions League wrap: Wagner hat-trick seals win

A treble from Brazilian midfielder Wagner sealed El Jaish's second win in Group A of the AFC Champions League - a 3-0 triumph over Al Shabab. 25 Apr 2013
AFC Champions League wrap: Sanfrecce hold Bunyodkor,

AFC Champions League wrap: Sanfrecce hold Bunyodkor,

Bunyodkor Tashkent dropped points at the top of the AFC Champions League group G after a 0-0 draw with Sanfrecce Hiroshima. 24 Apr 2013
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