AFC Cup

[FFC Mariner]

Don't think we can get Macarthur next.
1 off ties too aren't they?

 

[Corsair]

So who do we play next

Most likely Phnom Penh at home in a single leg. If we win that next will be either McArthur or a Malaysian side I think it was Sabah or something like that, again in a single leg. That will be the end of our Zone stage and if we win then we'll play home/away against other zone winners...could be something crazy like Iran or Mongolia!

 

[sydmariner]

Qualified: Central Coast Mariners reach AFC Cup knockout round

Marco Tulio led the way as Central Coast Mariners proved too strong for their Filipino opponents en route to the knockout phase.

aleagues.com.au

 

[sydmariner]

Most likely Phnom Penh at home in a single leg. If we win that next will be either McArthur or a Malaysian side I think it was Sabah or something like that, again in a single leg. That will be the end of our Zone stage and if we win then we'll play home/away against other zone winners...could be something crazy like Iran or Mongolia!

Mohan Bagan @ home FTW.

 

[pjennings]

Sorry - they're gone. 2 wins - a draw followed by 3 straight losses

 

[turbo]

Sorry - they're gone. 2 wins - a draw followed by 3 straight losses

For the most part they've been scoring goals but are being let down massively by the defending & keeping.

 

[Omni]

As far as I can tell there’s no rule barring two teams from the same country meeting in the zonal semis. It happened last year when two Bahraini teams played at this stage.

 

[Corsair]

Next round not until Feb I think.

 

[Avoca]

Mohan Bagan @ home FTW.

Alas…
Although seeing Jason on “home soil” would be a treat. I’m sure the majority of fans would still cheer for him.

 

[Avoca]

I may have missed the thread, but are our AFC “Air Asia” shirts available to buy online? I’ve checked. Nothing.

 

[Rising Sun]

Most likely Phnom Penh at home in a single leg. If we win that next will be either McArthur or a Malaysian side I think it was Sabah or something like that, again in a single leg. That will be the end of our Zone stage and if we win then we'll play home/away against other zone winners...could be something crazy like Iran or Mongolia!

Why do you think Phnom Penh? If it's done on a seeding basis rather than an open draw, I would assume it will be 1v4 and barring an upset tonight, the pub team will be the first seed as the highest ranking group winner and Phnom Penh would be 4th being the best runner up.

The only way I can see it being known now that we play Phnom Penh is if it is an "open" draw conducted by Tony Vidmar with the names on backs of envelopes.

 

[turbo]

Someone on whirlpool referred to this https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/content/afc_cup_202324_competition_regulations.html
See page 27

 

[Hello Sailor]

Someone on whirlpool referred to this https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/content/afc_cup_202324_competition_regulations.html
See page 27

P51 Financial provisions- a nice junket for AFC officials in five star accommodation with meals included. Prize money is paltry considering the total expenditure by competing clubs to provide team travel, accommodation and of course the gravy train

 

[Stuartmcateer]

Someone on whirlpool referred to this https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/content/afc_cup_202324_competition_regulations.html
See page 27

And if they don’t get lobster twice a day you get fined like roar did.

Although they were a shit show all round and had to use tape for their numbers.

 

[Corsair]

I may have missed the thread, but are our AFC “Air Asia” shirts available to buy online? I’ve checked. Nothing.

No. It's annoying, a lot of people want that shirt, definitely another missed opportunity. I didn't buy a shirt this season, if that one was available I would definitely buy it.

 

[Corsair]

Why do you think Phnom Penh? If it's done on a seeding basis rather than an open draw, I would assume it will be 1v4 and barring an upset tonight, the pub team will be the first seed as the highest ranking group winner and Phnom Penh would be 4th being the best runner up.

The only way I can see it being known now that we play Phnom Penh is if it is an "open" draw conducted by Tony Vidmar with the names on backs of envelopes.

Shaun told me that yesterday and Pete mentioned it on the last pod. TBH I took their word for it and haven't validated it.

 

[sydmariner]

 

[some guy]

Shaun told me that yesterday and Pete mentioned it on the last pod. TBH I took their word for it and haven't validated it.

They’re right - the zonal semifinals depend on which group’s second placed team makes it through. If it’s Macarthur’s group, we play the second-placed team from that group (which is currently and likely Phnom Penh) at home.

 

[Wombat]

I may have missed the thread, but are our AFC “Air Asia” shirts available to buy online? I’ve checked. Nothing.

I dont think so. Some Filo wanted to swap shirts with Tulio and looks like he told him "we are not allowed to give them away".
Sounds like a rare commodity.

 

[Corsair]

I dont think so. Some Filo wanted to swap shirts with Tulio and looks like he told him "we are not allowed to give them away".
Sounds like a rare commodity.

My suspicion is shirt auction at the end of our run.