Lekhwiya kept their AFC Champions League hopes alive despite a valiant fightback from Al Hilal on Wednesday night.

FC Seoul, Buriram United, Al Ahli and Al Shabab all confirmed their places in the AFC Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Central Coast coach Graham Arnold dismissed suggestions extreme weather would hinder his team's chances against Guangzhou Evergrande.

Central Coast will need to be far more prolific in front of goal than they are renowned for, as it is hard to imagine Evergrande remaining goalless.

Central Coast midfielder Nick Montgomery believes the Mariners have shown they can hurt Guangzhou Evergrande in their AFC Champions League match.

The Mariners were more than competitive against Asia's richest club, but luck, as well as a cashed up set of owners eluded them according to Graham Arnold.

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Nasser Al-Shamrani's winning goal secured a first-leg 2-1 win for Al Shabab in their AFC Champions League round-of-16 clash with Al Gharafa.

Central Coast Mariners will take the game to Guangzhou Evergrande. Captain John Huthcinson and coach Graham Arnold adamant they won't be overawed.

Guangzhou Evergrande's millionaire's club present a challenge for the Mariners, but it's not a challenge Patrick Zwaanswijk hasn't faced before.

If this tie was decided on the size of their respective wage bills and the amount of big-game experience in each side then there would be one clear winner.

Central Coast defender Trent Sainsbury says the Mariners are preparing for the upcoming clash with Guangzhou Evergrande as if they have everything to gain.

Central Coast Mariners are hoping the presence of World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi will encourage football fans to a massive AFC Champions League tie.

Central Coast Mariners will face Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande in the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League.

Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has called on Holger Osieck to assist the Mariners in their preparations for the next phase of the Champions League.

Kashiwa Reysol coach Nelsinho Baptista has lauded the Central Coast Mariners' spirit after his side defeated the A-League champions 3-0.

Central Coast Mariners have qualified for the knock-out phase of the AFC Champions League despite a 3-0 loss to J.League side Kashiwa Reysol.

Central Coast Mariners have qualified for the knock-out phase of the AFC Champions League despite a 3-0 loss to J.League side Kashiwa Reysol.

Central Coast coach Graham Arnold is eager to ensure the club's good form extends into May with a win over Japan’s Kashiwa Reysol.

Central Coast coach Graham Arnold is eager to ensure the club's good form extends into May with a win over Japan’s Kashiwa Reysol.