Group G is made up of the Central Coast from Australia, Tianjinn Teda of China, Koreas Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and Japan’s Nagoya Grampus.
Central Coast have had two successful seasons, coming runners up in 2010/11 and leading the way in 2011/12 season. The loss of talisman striker Matt Simon to the K-League will be a big loss to them, and if they make it through to the Round of 16, they will lose Mustafa Amini who will return to parent club Borussia Dortmund. However they are an experienced team which …

2011 A League Champions Brisbane Roar is in Group F of the 2012 Asian Champions League and will meant Ulsan Hyundai of South Korea, FC Tokyo from Japan and Beijing Guoan from China.
Several A League clubs have had their chance to shine in the AFC premier tournament but this is Brisbane’s first foray into Asia.
Brisbane will be replying upon Thomas Broich to shine in midfield and leading goal scorers Mitch Nichols and Besart Berisha to make their mark on the tournament.
FC Tokyo has qualified through the Emperors Cup and is …

For the first time since Australia’s move into Asia, we have three teams representing us on the continental stage: Brisbane Roar, Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United

With Adelaide being the only Australian team to have made an impact in this tournament, many will be interested to see how the A-League’s best teams from the 2010-11 season stack up against the competition.

The 2012 Asian Champions League season is just on a month away and we are at the business end of the play-offs. These are the games coming up over the course of February that will determine the final places for the 2012 Group Stage.

FC Tokyo qualified for the 2012 AFC Champions League after coming back from a goal down to beat Kyoto Sanga 4-2 to win the Emperor’s Cup on Sunday.
The final of the prestigious tournament, opened to Japan’s professional and amateur leagues, featured two clubs from the J.League second division for the first time.
FC Tokyo won the 2011 second division title to return to the top flight next season, while Kyoto finished in seventh place to miss promotion.
FC Tokyo’s first ever Emperor’s Cup triumph sees them join Kashiwa Reysol, Nagoya Grampus …

The draw for the Group Stage of the 2012 AFC Champions League took place at AFC House on Tuesday, yesterday evening Australian time, with Asia’s premier club tournament set to set new standards next year thanks to a boost in prize money and a burgeoning interest from fans and media.

Nadir Belhadj converted the winning penalty as Al Sadd lifted the 2011 AFC Champions League trophy following a dramatic final with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in Korea.
The final was played in front of over 41,000 spectators in Korea with Al Sadd scoring a victory only after extra time was over and penalties where the deciding factor.
Jeonbuk had the first attempt to get into the lead just minutes into the game when Eninho sent through a dipping shot from over 30 meters out only to be stopped by man of the match …

Congratulations to Al Sadd for winning the 2011 AFC Asian Champions League.
After leading 2 – 1 in the second half of regular time, Jeonbuk equalised with minutes remaining. Extra time was dominated by Jeonbuk who had many chances including hits to the woodwork. However Al Sadd keeper played a great final and was outstanding during the penalty shout out which Al Sadd won 4 – 2.
Congratulations Al Sadd once again.