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ACL 09 - the who, the what, the where.
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serious14
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From the article that was just posted on the main site.....
"The Mariners' AFC Champions League 2009 draw, in terms of match scheduling, will be confirmed at a later time". Well f*ckin' hell AFC, how much later??
Greenpole - caught that train to get to the Olyroos/Ivory Coast game. Wikipedia lied to you, first class tickets are only $12.
"The Mariners' AFC Champions League 2009 draw, in terms of match scheduling, will be confirmed at a later time". Well f*ckin' hell AFC, how much later??
Greenpole - caught that train to get to the Olyroos/Ivory Coast game. Wikipedia lied to you, first class tickets are only $12.
FFC Mariner
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$12 eh? China game is looking really tempting.............
From Narita airport to the Flontale studium
cheapest way
take JR train to the Tokyo station(90 minutes) but if take an express train, just 1hours.
and then take Tokaido line to Kawasaki station(20 minutes) and then take Nanboku line to Musashi Nakahara station(20 minutes) 20 minutes walk to the studium.
it costs you about A$20(one way)
cheapest way
take JR train to the Tokyo station(90 minutes) but if take an express train, just 1hours.
and then take Tokaido line to Kawasaki station(20 minutes) and then take Nanboku line to Musashi Nakahara station(20 minutes) 20 minutes walk to the studium.
it costs you about A$20(one way)
marinerbhoy
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due to uni i can only go to an away game if its on april 22, possibly the 8th but i doubt that. first preference is the frontale game. never pass up an oppurtunity to travel to japan
marinermick
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Central Coast Mariners
Media Release
Wednesday, 7 January
Mariners suit up for Asian adventure
The future is Asia for the Central Coast Mariners, who tonight learned of their opponents for the group stage of their maiden AFC Champions League campaign.
At this evenings draw in Dubai, the Mariners were drawn to face J.League heavyweights Kawasaki Frontale, Tianjin Teda of the Chinese Super League and Korean FA Cup winners Pohang Steelers in Group H of Asias premier and most prestigious club competition.
The Mariners managed to avoid the challenge of reining champions Gamba Osaka, who were slotted into Group F, unquestionably the toughest of the four East Asian groups, while Hyundai A-League rivals the Newcastle Jets were drawn into Group E, which also includes Beijing Guoan, Ulsan Horang-i and Nagoya Grampus.
Tonights draw confirmed that the Mariners will showcase the Central Coast to audiences in Tianjin Chinas third most populous city, Kawasaki a city of more than a million people that sits on the fringes of Japanese capital Tokyo and to the east coast Korean city of Pohang.
The Mariners will take on each aforementioned opponent twice, once at Bluetongue Stadium and once away from home, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout stages of the 32-team tournament.
The Mariners' AFC Champions League 2009 draw, in terms of match scheduling, will be confirmed at a later time, though Mariners Members and supporters will first see their team in action at Bluetongue Stadium or abroad on Match Day 1 Wednesday, 11 March.
"The Newcastle Jets and ourselves stayed away from the more difficult groups and it would be fair to say that were quite happy with the draw," said Mariners Football Manager Lawrie McKinna from Dubai.
"Weve got some basic feedback on all of our opponents and now well explore our contacts in China, Japan and Korea in the hope of learning more about each of them.
"All the teams are going to be strong, the J.League teams are obviously the most fancied and will always be there or thereabouts, but were not going to be putting any team on a pedestal, well be going out there to compete, do well and hopefully get out of the group."
Kawasaki Frontale represents the city of Kawasaki, Japans eight most populous city and coincidentally twin city to Sheffield in England home to the Mariners partner club, Sheffield United.
Though limited in their success domestically and on the continent having not once secured a major trophy in Japan and having qualified only once for an AFC Champions League campaign, Kawasaki have been one of the J.Leagues quiet achievers in recent years after first gaining promotion to Japans top flight in 1999.
In 2008, with 24-year-old DPR Korea national team starlet Chong Tese leading the charge alongside regular Japanese international Kengo Nakamura, Kawasaki achieved their equal highest ever J.League finish and thus qualified for their second tilt at the AFC Champions League.
Kawasakis light blue and black playing strip is inspired by their sister club relationship with iconic Brazilian outfit Gremio.
The Pohang Steelers have a proud history domestically and continentally and loom as a serious challenger for the AFC Champions League 2009 title.
Boasting more silverware than any other Korean side that has qualified for the AFC Champions League 2009, the Pohang Steelers are also perhaps more recognisable to Australian audiences than most, having battled with Adelaide United on two occasions throughout the group stage of the AFC Champions League 2008 tournament conceding defeat on both instances.
The Steelers sealed their fifth continental berth upon claiming their second Korean FA Cup where Hwang Jin-Sung and Kim Jae-Sung slotted goals either side of half time to secure a 2-0 triumph over Gyeongnam FC.
Attendances at Pohangs Steelyard home ground the first arena to be constructed specifically for football in Korea are modest by K-League standards and reached an average of 11,811 in 2008.
Unquestionably the least fancied qualifier from the Chinese Super League (CSL), Tianjin have no domestic success to reflect on after a decade in Chinas top-flight but have accumulated a no-less proud history that has attracted a truly cosmopolitan mix of players to the CSL.
Over the past ten years, Tianjin have utilised players from far and wide, including talents from Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Croatia, Denmark, Hungary, Nigeria, Romania, Serbia, South Africa, Turkey, Uruguay and Zaire.
One such import may well be the key to Tianjins AFC Champions League 2009 chances giant 27-year-old Brazilan marksman Eber Luis. Eber Luis finished the 2008 CSL season with a leading tally of 14 goals despite missing a third of the season through suspension.
Standing at 191cm and with considerable experience in his Brazilian homeland, Eber Luis will be among the imports to watch in Asia this year.
"Its obviously going to be very hard and its amazing to see what Adelaide United achieved this year," said McKinna.
"Theres a big buzz about the AFC Champions League here in Dubai and back at home and were as excited as anyone ahead of what will be a fantastic tournament for our whole club to experience."
AFC Champions League 2009 Groups
Group A Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Bunyodkor (Uzbekistan), Al Ahli (United Arab Emirates), Saba Battery (IR Iran)
Group B Persepolis (IR Iran), Al Shabab (Saudi Arabia), Al Gharafa (Qatar), West Asian Qualifier TBC
Group C Al Jazira (United Arab Emirates), Esteghlal (IR Iran), Al Ittihad (Saudi Arabia), Umm Salal (Qatar)
Group D Pakhtakor (Uzbekistan), Al Shabab (United Arab Emirates), Sepahan (IR Iran), Al Ettifaq (Saudi Arabia)
Group E Ulsan Horang-i (Korea Republic), Newcastle Jets (Australia), Beijing Guoan (China PR), Nagoya Grampus (Japan)
Group F Gamba Osaka (Japan), FC Seoul (Korea Republic), Sriwijaya (Indonesia), Shandong Luneng Taishan (China PR)
Group G Shanghai Shenhua (China PR), Kashima Antlers (Japan), Suwon Bluewings (Korea Republic), East Asian Qualifier TBC
Group H Central Coast Mariners (Australia), Tianjin Teda (China PR), Kawasaki Frontale (Japan), Pohang Steelers (Korea Republic)
The Mariners are back at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday, 10 January when they host the Queensland Roar in Round 19 of the Hyundai A-League 2008/09 season. Kick off is at 7pm.
Tickets for this match are on sale from Ticketek outlets, from the Ticketek website www.ticketek.com.au, or via phone on 132 849.
Ends
Media Release
Wednesday, 7 January
Mariners suit up for Asian adventure
The future is Asia for the Central Coast Mariners, who tonight learned of their opponents for the group stage of their maiden AFC Champions League campaign.
At this evenings draw in Dubai, the Mariners were drawn to face J.League heavyweights Kawasaki Frontale, Tianjin Teda of the Chinese Super League and Korean FA Cup winners Pohang Steelers in Group H of Asias premier and most prestigious club competition.
The Mariners managed to avoid the challenge of reining champions Gamba Osaka, who were slotted into Group F, unquestionably the toughest of the four East Asian groups, while Hyundai A-League rivals the Newcastle Jets were drawn into Group E, which also includes Beijing Guoan, Ulsan Horang-i and Nagoya Grampus.
Tonights draw confirmed that the Mariners will showcase the Central Coast to audiences in Tianjin Chinas third most populous city, Kawasaki a city of more than a million people that sits on the fringes of Japanese capital Tokyo and to the east coast Korean city of Pohang.
The Mariners will take on each aforementioned opponent twice, once at Bluetongue Stadium and once away from home, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the knockout stages of the 32-team tournament.
The Mariners' AFC Champions League 2009 draw, in terms of match scheduling, will be confirmed at a later time, though Mariners Members and supporters will first see their team in action at Bluetongue Stadium or abroad on Match Day 1 Wednesday, 11 March.
"The Newcastle Jets and ourselves stayed away from the more difficult groups and it would be fair to say that were quite happy with the draw," said Mariners Football Manager Lawrie McKinna from Dubai.
"Weve got some basic feedback on all of our opponents and now well explore our contacts in China, Japan and Korea in the hope of learning more about each of them.
"All the teams are going to be strong, the J.League teams are obviously the most fancied and will always be there or thereabouts, but were not going to be putting any team on a pedestal, well be going out there to compete, do well and hopefully get out of the group."
Kawasaki Frontale represents the city of Kawasaki, Japans eight most populous city and coincidentally twin city to Sheffield in England home to the Mariners partner club, Sheffield United.
Though limited in their success domestically and on the continent having not once secured a major trophy in Japan and having qualified only once for an AFC Champions League campaign, Kawasaki have been one of the J.Leagues quiet achievers in recent years after first gaining promotion to Japans top flight in 1999.
In 2008, with 24-year-old DPR Korea national team starlet Chong Tese leading the charge alongside regular Japanese international Kengo Nakamura, Kawasaki achieved their equal highest ever J.League finish and thus qualified for their second tilt at the AFC Champions League.
Kawasakis light blue and black playing strip is inspired by their sister club relationship with iconic Brazilian outfit Gremio.
The Pohang Steelers have a proud history domestically and continentally and loom as a serious challenger for the AFC Champions League 2009 title.
Boasting more silverware than any other Korean side that has qualified for the AFC Champions League 2009, the Pohang Steelers are also perhaps more recognisable to Australian audiences than most, having battled with Adelaide United on two occasions throughout the group stage of the AFC Champions League 2008 tournament conceding defeat on both instances.
The Steelers sealed their fifth continental berth upon claiming their second Korean FA Cup where Hwang Jin-Sung and Kim Jae-Sung slotted goals either side of half time to secure a 2-0 triumph over Gyeongnam FC.
Attendances at Pohangs Steelyard home ground the first arena to be constructed specifically for football in Korea are modest by K-League standards and reached an average of 11,811 in 2008.
Unquestionably the least fancied qualifier from the Chinese Super League (CSL), Tianjin have no domestic success to reflect on after a decade in Chinas top-flight but have accumulated a no-less proud history that has attracted a truly cosmopolitan mix of players to the CSL.
Over the past ten years, Tianjin have utilised players from far and wide, including talents from Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Croatia, Denmark, Hungary, Nigeria, Romania, Serbia, South Africa, Turkey, Uruguay and Zaire.
One such import may well be the key to Tianjins AFC Champions League 2009 chances giant 27-year-old Brazilan marksman Eber Luis. Eber Luis finished the 2008 CSL season with a leading tally of 14 goals despite missing a third of the season through suspension.
Standing at 191cm and with considerable experience in his Brazilian homeland, Eber Luis will be among the imports to watch in Asia this year.
"Its obviously going to be very hard and its amazing to see what Adelaide United achieved this year," said McKinna.
"Theres a big buzz about the AFC Champions League here in Dubai and back at home and were as excited as anyone ahead of what will be a fantastic tournament for our whole club to experience."
AFC Champions League 2009 Groups
Group A Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), Bunyodkor (Uzbekistan), Al Ahli (United Arab Emirates), Saba Battery (IR Iran)
Group B Persepolis (IR Iran), Al Shabab (Saudi Arabia), Al Gharafa (Qatar), West Asian Qualifier TBC
Group C Al Jazira (United Arab Emirates), Esteghlal (IR Iran), Al Ittihad (Saudi Arabia), Umm Salal (Qatar)
Group D Pakhtakor (Uzbekistan), Al Shabab (United Arab Emirates), Sepahan (IR Iran), Al Ettifaq (Saudi Arabia)
Group E Ulsan Horang-i (Korea Republic), Newcastle Jets (Australia), Beijing Guoan (China PR), Nagoya Grampus (Japan)
Group F Gamba Osaka (Japan), FC Seoul (Korea Republic), Sriwijaya (Indonesia), Shandong Luneng Taishan (China PR)
Group G Shanghai Shenhua (China PR), Kashima Antlers (Japan), Suwon Bluewings (Korea Republic), East Asian Qualifier TBC
Group H Central Coast Mariners (Australia), Tianjin Teda (China PR), Kawasaki Frontale (Japan), Pohang Steelers (Korea Republic)
The Mariners are back at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday, 10 January when they host the Queensland Roar in Round 19 of the Hyundai A-League 2008/09 season. Kick off is at 7pm.
Tickets for this match are on sale from Ticketek outlets, from the Ticketek website www.ticketek.com.au, or via phone on 132 849.
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David Votoupal
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The economy of the Central Coast will definitely benefit from visiting fans coming and staying over.
northernspirit
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meanwhile over at the rugby league champions league draw......
marinerbhoy
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this is very exciting. cant wait til march 11. really hoping to get to an away game
northernspirit
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from the world game website
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/asia/jets-mariners-welcome-asian-draw-162685/
Jets, Mariners welcome Asian draw
7 January 2009 | 19:15 - SBS: Philip Micallef
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Asian rivals ... Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna shares a light moment with Jets coach Gary van Egmond (Getty)
Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners had their first mini-victory in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday night.
The draw for the first phase of the rich 32-team competition for 2009 took place in Dubai and the two Australian representatives managed to avoid holders Gamba Osaka of Japan, J.League champions Kashima Antlers and Korean champions Suwon Bluewings.
Champions Newcastle have been drawn in Group E with Korea Republic's Ulsan Hyundai, China's Beijing Guoan and Japan's Nagoya Grampus. The Jets' three rivals finished third in their domestic league.
Premiers Central Coast will play Japan's Kawasaki Frontale, Korea Republic's Pohang Steelers and China's Tianjin Teda. Kawasaki finished second in Japan, Pohang won the Korean Cup and Tianjin finished fourth.
The top two teams in each of the eight home-and-away groups starting in March will qualify for the first knockout round in June.
"I thought both ourselves and the Central Coast have done quite well," Jets coach Gary Van Egmond said from Dubai in a joint teleconference with his Mariners counterpart Lawrie McKinna.
"We did not want to end up with Kashima and Suwon. Both our groups are favourable and we are particularly happy with where we are at.
"In saying that it is still going to be a difficult task for us to get through. So for us it is important to recruit and recruit well for the Champions League which should then lead us into the 2009/10 A-League."
McKinna, who said his club had some "basic feedback" on the Mariners' group rivals, said he was happy with the draw because "it could have been a lot worse".
"All the teams in the group will be strong and obviously Kawasaki as representatives of the J.League will be very tough," McKinna said.
McKinna revealed the Mariners already had started the process of strengthening their squad thanks to his club's links with English Championship side Sheffield United.
Former Sydney FC winger David Carney figures prominently in his plans.
The Socceroo wingback, who has been out of favour at the Blades, could be enticed to return home on a loan deal.
"I will be talking to Sheffield United about maybe getting one or two of their players," he said.
"I know David is looking to get a move from his club and if he doesn't get away in the January transfer window then I will definitely try and get him on loan.
"I think playing in the ACL will be preferable to playing reserve team football.''
If the Mariners win their group they and the Jets finish second in theirs the two rivals will clash in a one-off round of 16 match at Bluetongue Stadium.
THE FULL DRAW:
Group A: Al Hilal (KSA), Bunyodkor (Uzbekistan), Al Ahli (UAE), Saba Battery (Iran).
Group B: Persepolis (Iran), Al Shabab (KSA), Al Gharafa (Qatar), Qualifier.
Group C: Al Jazira (UAE), Esteghlal (Iran), Al Ittihad (KSA), Umm Salal (Qatar).
Group D: Pakhtakor (Uzbekistan), Al Shabab (UAE), Sepahan (Iran), Al Ettifaq (KSA).
Group E: Ulsan Hyundai (Korea), Newcastle Jets (Australia), Beijing Guoan (China), Nagoya Grampus (Japan)
Group F: Gamba Osaka (Japan), FC Seoul (Korea), Sriwijaya (Indonesia), Shandong Luneng (China).
Group G: Shanghai Shenhua (China), Kashima Antlers (Japan), Qualifier, Suwon Bluewings (Korea).
Group H: Central Coast Mariners (Australia), Tianjin Teda (China), Kawasaki Frontale (Japan), Pohang Steelers (Korea).
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/asia/jets-mariners-welcome-asian-draw-162685/
Jets, Mariners welcome Asian draw
7 January 2009 | 19:15 - SBS: Philip Micallef
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Asian rivals ... Mariners coach Lawrie McKinna shares a light moment with Jets coach Gary van Egmond (Getty)
Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners had their first mini-victory in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday night.
The draw for the first phase of the rich 32-team competition for 2009 took place in Dubai and the two Australian representatives managed to avoid holders Gamba Osaka of Japan, J.League champions Kashima Antlers and Korean champions Suwon Bluewings.
Champions Newcastle have been drawn in Group E with Korea Republic's Ulsan Hyundai, China's Beijing Guoan and Japan's Nagoya Grampus. The Jets' three rivals finished third in their domestic league.
Premiers Central Coast will play Japan's Kawasaki Frontale, Korea Republic's Pohang Steelers and China's Tianjin Teda. Kawasaki finished second in Japan, Pohang won the Korean Cup and Tianjin finished fourth.
The top two teams in each of the eight home-and-away groups starting in March will qualify for the first knockout round in June.
"I thought both ourselves and the Central Coast have done quite well," Jets coach Gary Van Egmond said from Dubai in a joint teleconference with his Mariners counterpart Lawrie McKinna.
"We did not want to end up with Kashima and Suwon. Both our groups are favourable and we are particularly happy with where we are at.
"In saying that it is still going to be a difficult task for us to get through. So for us it is important to recruit and recruit well for the Champions League which should then lead us into the 2009/10 A-League."
McKinna, who said his club had some "basic feedback" on the Mariners' group rivals, said he was happy with the draw because "it could have been a lot worse".
"All the teams in the group will be strong and obviously Kawasaki as representatives of the J.League will be very tough," McKinna said.
McKinna revealed the Mariners already had started the process of strengthening their squad thanks to his club's links with English Championship side Sheffield United.
Former Sydney FC winger David Carney figures prominently in his plans.
The Socceroo wingback, who has been out of favour at the Blades, could be enticed to return home on a loan deal.
"I will be talking to Sheffield United about maybe getting one or two of their players," he said.
"I know David is looking to get a move from his club and if he doesn't get away in the January transfer window then I will definitely try and get him on loan.
"I think playing in the ACL will be preferable to playing reserve team football.''
If the Mariners win their group they and the Jets finish second in theirs the two rivals will clash in a one-off round of 16 match at Bluetongue Stadium.
THE FULL DRAW:
Group A: Al Hilal (KSA), Bunyodkor (Uzbekistan), Al Ahli (UAE), Saba Battery (Iran).
Group B: Persepolis (Iran), Al Shabab (KSA), Al Gharafa (Qatar), Qualifier.
Group C: Al Jazira (UAE), Esteghlal (Iran), Al Ittihad (KSA), Umm Salal (Qatar).
Group D: Pakhtakor (Uzbekistan), Al Shabab (UAE), Sepahan (Iran), Al Ettifaq (KSA).
Group E: Ulsan Hyundai (Korea), Newcastle Jets (Australia), Beijing Guoan (China), Nagoya Grampus (Japan)
Group F: Gamba Osaka (Japan), FC Seoul (Korea), Sriwijaya (Indonesia), Shandong Luneng (China).
Group G: Shanghai Shenhua (China), Kashima Antlers (Japan), Qualifier, Suwon Bluewings (Korea).
Group H: Central Coast Mariners (Australia), Tianjin Teda (China), Kawasaki Frontale (Japan), Pohang Steelers (Korea).
marinermick
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david carney doesn't want to come back to australia
northernspirit
Well-Known Member
if noone picks him up in the transfer window he may have to be loaned out though?
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