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posted 17-09-2008 23:55
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First legs of the Asian Champions'League quarter finals were played last night...
A mixed night for the three Japanese favourites, with Gamba Osaka winning 2-1 in Syria over Al Karamah; but Kashima Antlers were held 1-1 at home by Adelaide United, and holders Uruwa Reds going down 3-2 in Kuwait to Al Quadisiyah. Rivaldo's new club Kuruvchi drew 2-2 in Iran with Saipa.
Second legs will be played next Wednesday....
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posted 25-09-2008 01:38
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The second legs of the quarter finals saw a convincing win for Bunyodkor-Kuruvchi of Uzbekistan. They beat the Iranian club Saipa 5-1, with Chilean striker Villanueva scoring a hat trick, and Rivaldo scoring from the spot- they go through 7-3 on aggregate.
Two Japanese clubs are through to the semis: holders Urawa Reds recovered from their loss in Kuwait to beat Al Quadisiya 2-0, and go through 4-3 on aggregate. Gamba Osaka also won 2-0 at home over their Syrian opponents, to complete a 4-1 aggregate win.
Japanese champions Kashima Antlers, however, crashed 1-0 in Adelaide to the home side, and go out 2-1 on aggregate. Adelaide United finished only sixth in last season's A League. Defender Robbie Cornthwaite, who scored a comical own goal in Kashima last week, made ammends by heading the winning goal.
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posted 25-09-2008 02:07
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Congratulations trimster. That was a really entertaining match and great atmosphere (in the 2nd half anyway). I was really impressed by Adelaide's performance in the half I saw last week and they repeated it this week.
Did you make it to the game?
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posted 25-09-2008 02:50
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Yes- as reported on the A League thread!
The crowd of 17,000 meant every seat taken and about 2,000 standing!
Were about 2-300 Kashima fans there with the usual flags, banners, etc.
Was a tense match with the usual strange refereeing decisions and we were lucky on a couple of occaisions. Car parking around Hindmarsh is extremely difficult when there is a big crowd- now have to do it all again for the semi-final!
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posted 25-09-2008 06:58
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Not only do you get to square off with Rivaldo, it now looks like you'll be facing Zico too, as he's set to become Bunyodkor's new coach.
A bad round for West Asian/Middle Eastern sides that.
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Last Edit: 25-09-2008 06:58 By Rory Bunk.
Reason: remove implied certainty
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posted 25-09-2008 08:23
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Littbarski out!
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posted 25-09-2008 08:35
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Rory Bunk wrote:
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Not only do you get to square off with Rivaldo, it now looks like you'll be facing Zico too, as he's set to become Bunyodkor's new coach.
fuck me, they're more enticing than newcastle i guess.
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posted 25-09-2008 09:56
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The Urawa - Gamba semi is going to be worth keeping an eye on, because of the violence that took place when the two teams met in the J-League in May (an Urawa home game). Both clubs got a slap-on-the-wrist fine, but Gamba banned the Black & Blue Squad - one of their most hardcore ouendan (supporters' groups) - for their part in the trouble.
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posted 08-10-2008 22:46
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As already mentioned on Furtho's Japan thread: the first legs of the Asian Champions' League semi finals saw Adelaide United surprisingly beat the Zico-coached, Rivaldo-inspired Bunyodkor of Uzbekistan, by 3-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium. Three second half goals from Adelaide's own Brazilians Diego Walsh and Cristiano, and local youngster Fabian Barbiero, saw the Reds home.
The all-Japanese clash between Gamba and Urawa Reds ended in a 1-1 draw.
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