Akira Nishino

Defending champions Pohang Steelers put their AFC Champions League challenge back on track on Wednesday with a narrow 2-1 victory, but Japanese powerhouse Gamba Osaka were held 1-1 at home.Title contenders Al Hilal, meanwhile, put themselves in a commanding position in their group by comfortably beating Mes Kerman 3-0.South Korea's Pohang regained their winning touch after a surprise loss to Adelaide United last week, with a dramatic last few minutes against Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima at the...Read Full Story

Melbourne Victory coach Mehmet Durakovic was left to lament a lack of luck and lack of composure in front of goals as his side threw away an excellent chance to gain a foothold on qualification from the AFC Champions League group stage in the 1-1 draw with Gamba Osaka. Gamba Osaka had dominated the three previous encounters between the two teams, including a 5-1 win when they met at Expo 70 Stadium in March, but on their own turf on Wednesday, Melbourne bossed this contest and should have...Read Full Story

Gamba Osaka boss Akira Nishino insisted his men were relishing the pressure of a must-win clash against Jeju United of South Korea. "It's still early in the season for us and I never expected that we would have a game under such pressure so soon," Nishino said. "However, that has given me additional motivation and we do know our objective of this game. We must win this game to qualify for the next stage. "Though we have three games to go, the situation is tight for us. We must give our best...Read Full Story

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Gamba Osaka coach Akira Nishino paid a glowing tribute to his players following Wednesday's AFC Champions League win over Adelaide United.2 Vote(s)Read Full Story