Tue Nov 05 10:24:54 UTC 2024: ## Australian Teams Face Asian Giants in AFC Champions League

**Gosford, Australia** – The AFC Champions League returns this week with two exciting fixtures featuring Australian teams. The Central Coast Mariners, two-time reigning A-League champions, will face Chinese Super League runners-up Shanghai Shenhua on Tuesday night at Industree Group Stadium. This match will be a tough test for the Mariners, who are still searching for their first win in this year’s competition.

Mariners coach Mark Jackson acknowledged his team needs to improve their composure in front of goal, stating, “We need to show quality once we get into those positions, but we’ll be pushing, like every game, to dominate the ball as much as we can and create those chances.” The game kicks off at 7:00pm AEDT and can be watched live on Paramount+.

Meanwhile, Sydney FC will face Sanfrecce Hiroshima for the second time this month on Thursday at Jubilee Stadium. The two teams met last month in Japan, with Sanfrecce emerging victorious 2-1. Sydney coach Ufuk Talay was pleased with his team’s performance despite the loss, praising their “good display of football”. He also hinted at a possible return of star players Douglas Costa and Joe Lolley for the match.

Sydney FC is still searching for its first win against Japanese opposition in the AFC Champions League. The game kicks off at 7:00pm AEDT and can be watched live and free on 10 Play.

Both matches promise to be thrilling encounters as the Australian teams look to make their mark on the Asian stage.

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