Adelaide United hosts Tai Po in Champions League Two opener
Adelaide plays Hong Kong's Tai Po Thursday night at Coopers Stadium in AFC Champions League Two after dropping to the second-tier competition.
Adelaide United takes on Tai Po at home on Thursday in its AFC Champions League Two opener. The Reds have played just two competitive matches in recent months.
The Reds lost 2-1 to South Melbourne in July and 2-0 to Cong An Hanoi in August. The loss to Cong An Hanoi dropped Adelaide into Champions League Two rather than the elite competition.
Star midfielder Ethan Alagich said the squad is ready despite the lack of game time. Coach Airton Andrioli called Asian competition an important step in the club's development.
It gives young players experience against different styles of football.
- 2-1, July 30
- South Melbourne loss
- 2-0, August 11
- Cong An Hanoi loss
- Coopers Stadium
- Venue
- 7-1 to Kashima Antlers, Tuesday
- Newcastle Jets loss
Why it mattersAdelaide's continental campaign shows whether the A-League club can compete in Asia while preparing for its domestic season, which starts next month.
AustraliaAustralian fans can watch Adelaide's Asian debut at home in Perth on Thursday night, with the A-League season about to begin.
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