Kevin Muscat bows out of Melbourne Victory with loss to Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Kevin Muscat's reign at Melbourne Victory is over, the club legend taking leave from his coaching tenure with a 3-1 loss to Sanfrecce Hirosima.
Youthful Sydney FC side thrashed by Kawasaki Frontale
A second-string Sydney FC side bearing no resemblance to their A-League Grand Final-winning team lost 4-0 at home to Japan's Kawasaki Frontale.
Why is the A-League's record in Asia so poor?
Semifinalists Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory limped out of the Champions League this week, again underlining the gap between the A-League and Asia.
Victory's AFC Champions League hopes ended
Melbourne Victory lost 4-0 to Daegu FC to confirm their Asian Champions League fate.
Vanquished Sky Blues turn their attention to A-League semi
Sydney FC will turn their attentions to Sunday's A-League semi after Australia's hopes of a knockout berth in the AFC Champions League were crushed.
'Jesus' Diskerud turns water to wine in AFC Champions League
Mix Diskerud, whose nickname in the K-League is "Jesus," scored a remarkable winner for Ulsan Hyundai that his coach called divine intervention.
Mix Diskerud goal dumps Sydney out of AFC Champions League
A 1-0 away loss to Ulsan Hyundai of South Korea ended Sydney FC's hopes of advancing from their AFC Champions League group.
Zullo set to return for ACL clash with Ulsan Hyundai
Sydney FC left-back Michael Zullo will start in Tuesday's away clash with Ulsan Hyundai after missing four matches with a hamstring injury.
Victory send youth team to take on Daegu FC
The Victory have taken the kids to South Korea for their midweek AFC Champions League distraction, leaving the bulk of their senior squad at home.
Le Fondre scores as Sydney FC draw at Shanghai SIPG
Sydney FC just about kept alive their AFC Champions League campaign with a 2-2 away draw to Chinese champions Shanghai SIPG on Tuesday.
Victory 'B' team hold Guangzhou Evergrande to draw
A reserve-strength Melbourne Victory have earned a first point of their AFC Champions League campaign, drawing 1-1 with Guangzhou Evergrande.
Evergrande thrash Victory in AFC Champions League
Melbourne Victory have been humbled by Guangzhou Evergande, smashed 4-0 on Wednesday night in another AFC Champions League away day destruction.
Sydney's damaging draw with Shanghai SIPG
Sydney FC face a battle to advance from their Asian Champions League group following a 3-3 draw with China's Shanghai SIPG on Wednesday.
Corica calls for focus on form, not turf, ahead of ACL clash
While as unimpressed as everybody else with the shabby state of the SCG, Steve Corica believes it's high time his Sydney FC squad were given credit.
Saito strikes late as Kawasaki Frontale beat Sydney FC
Kawasaki Frontale secured a 1-0 home victory over Sydney FC in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday.
Popovic dreams of Champions League return with Perth
Glory coach Tony Popovic can't help but feel envious watching the Victory and Sydney FC feature in the ACL, and he hopes it will be his turn soon.
Victory suffer late Champions League defeat
Sanfrecce Hiroshima denied Keisuke Honda on his Japanese homecoming, finding a late goal to dent Melbourne Victory's AFC Champions League ambitions.
Sydney FC play out 0-0 draw with Ulsan Hyundai
The strong wind was the only winner as Sydney FC and South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai slugged out a 0-0 draw in Wednesday's Asian Champions League clash.
Victory slump to defeat in ACL opener
Ola Toivonen made a scoring return but goals to Cesinha, Hwang Soon-Min and Edgar left Victory with much to do.
Muscat confident Victory can make Champions League impact
On the eve of an Champions League campaign and with the race to the A-League finals in the home straight, Victory coach Kevin Muscat has issues.
Kashima dominate Newcastle in ACL qualifying
Kashima Antlers were undeniable as the defending champions beat Newcastle Jets 4-1 Asian Champions League qualifying in Japan.
Persija Jakarta boss defends decision to select Simic
Ivan Kolev has defended the decision to play Marko Simic in Persija's ACL qualifier against Newcastle just hours after he faced assault charges.
Jets beat Persija to advance in AFC CL qualifier
Newcastle Jets skipper Nigel Boogaard and sub Matthew Ridenton were the extra-time heroes as the Jets beat Indonesian club Persija Jakarta 3-1.
ACL draw gets clearer for A-League clubs
Melbourne Victory's opening ACL opponents will be first-timers Daegu FC after the South Koreans claimed their first trophy this week -- the FA Cup.
Mourinho's long-time No. 2 takes Jeonbuk job
Jose Morais will take over as head coach at Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors after long-serving incumbent Choi Kang-hee departs at the end of the season.
AFC CL Ladder
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zob-Ahan | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +5 | 12 |
| Al Nassr | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 10 |
| Zawra | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 8 |
| Al-Wasl | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -14 | 3 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al-Wahda | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| Al-Ittihad | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| Lokomotive Tashkent | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| Al Rayyan | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -8 | 3 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Hilal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 13 |
| Al Duhail | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 9 |
| Esteghlal | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| Al-Ain | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 2 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Sadd | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| Al-Ahly | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Pakhtakor Tashkent | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Persepolis | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 7 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Shandong Luneng Taishan | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 11 |
| Kashima Antlers | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| Gyeongnam | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 4 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 15 |
| Guangzhou Evergrande | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +4 | 10 |
| Daegu FC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| Melbourne Victory | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -13 | 1 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Jeonbuk Motors | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| Urawa Red Diamonds | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 10 |
| Beijing Sinobo Guoan | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| Buriram United | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -7 | 4 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ulsan Hyundai | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 11 |
| Shanghai SIPG | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +5 | 9 |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 8 |
| Sydney FC | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -6 | 3 |