2014

Philippines beat Nepal

MANILA (5 Nov 2014) – Philippines’ preparation for the AFF Suzuki Cup this month earned further momentum this week when they beat Nepal 3-0 in a friendly that was played at the Gran Hamad stadium in Qatar. What made the win more remarkable in front of more than 15,000 fans was the fact that all…

Australia hopeful Juric looks to build on ACL success

SYDNEY (3 Nov 2014) – Striker Tomi Juric hopes his goal which ultimately landed Western Sydney Wanderers a historic AFC Champions League title can provide a timely springboard for his international career with January’s AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015 firmly on the horizon. Juric again came on as a second half substitute in Saturday’s final second leg against Saudi Arabia’s Al…

Australia’s Western Sydney Wanderers win historic AFC Champions League crown

SYDNEY (2 Nov 2014) – Western Sydney Wanderers became the first Australian side to be crowned Asian champions after a hard-fought goalless draw with Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal in Saturday’s AFC Champions League final second leg at the King Fahd International Stadium secured a 1-0 victory on aggregate for the continental debutants. Tomi Juric’s strike after 64 minutes of last week’s…