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Football: Lippi's Guangzhou poised for Asia's last eight

Agence France-PresseMay 20, 2013 04:45
Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande will look to sweep aside the challenge of Central Coast Mariners and book their spot in the AFC Champions League last eight for the second year running this week. The Chinese domestic double-winners hold a 2-1 advantage from last week's round of 16 first leg, when goals from Lucas Barrios and Muriqui secured a stylish win at the Mariners' ground in Gosford, Australia.

Football: Lippi's Guangzhou star in Australia

Agence France-PresseMay 15, 2013 09:30
China's Guangzhou Evergrande took a firm grip on their AFC Champions League last 16 tie with Central Coast Mariners Wednesday, as Kashiwa Reysol stunned former winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Mega-rich Guangzhou, helmed by World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi and inspired by their South American stars, fought back from a goal down to win 2-1 in Gosford, gaining the upper hand ahead of next week's second leg.

RugbyU: Japan break tough Hong Kong defence for 38-0 win

Agence France-PresseApril 27, 2013 09:15
Defending champions Japan overcame a gutsy defensive effort from Hong Kong in the Asian Five Nations on Saturday, eventually running away with a 38-0 win. Japan, who have never been beaten in the tournament, ran in six tries, but they were frustrated by a brave display from Hong Kong's part-time players who put in a massive 124 tackles compared to Japan's 39.

Football: Guangzhou through as Lippi sees red

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 15:30
China's Guangzhou Evergrande scrambled into the AFC Champions League last 16 Wednesday despite a 3-2 loss to Urawa Red Diamonds in which they finished with 10 men and had coach Marcello Lippi sent to the stands. In a dramatic encounter in Saitama, Japan's Urawa kept their title hopes alive heading into next week's final group games, and also flirted with the three-goal victory margin which would have kept Guangzhou's progression on hold.

Football: Guangzhou through as Lippi sees red

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 11:04
China's Guangzhou Evergrande scrambled into the AFC Champions League last 16 Wednesday despite a 3-2 loss to Urawa Red Diamonds in which they finished with 10 men and had coach Marcello Lippi sent to the stands. In a dramatic encounter in Saitama, Japan's Urawa kept their title hopes alive heading into next week's final group games, and also flirted with the three-goal victory margin which would have kept Guangzhou's progression on hold.

Football: Guangzhou through as Lippi sees red

Agence France-PresseApril 24, 2013 10:15
China's Guangzhou Evergrande reached the AFC Champions League last 16 Wednesday despite a 3-2 loss to Urawa Red Diamonds in which they finished with 10 men and had coach Marcello Lippi sent to the stands. In a dramatic encounter in Saitama, Japan's Urawa kept their title hopes alive heading into next week's final group games, and also flirted with the three-goal victory margin which would have kept Guangzhou's progression on hold.

Football: Lippi's Guangzhou poised for Asian knock-outs

April 9, 2013 18:52
Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande knocked Thai strugglers Muangthong United out of the AFC Champions League and moved to within a whisker of the last 16 with a 4-1 rout on Tuesday. A quickfire double from Brazilian forward Muriqui sent Guangzhou on their way at Muangthong's Thunderdome Stadium as the Chinese champions stretched their Group F lead to four points with two games to go.

Football: Lippi's Guangzhou poised for Asian knock-outs

April 9, 2013 10:47
Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande knocked Thai strugglers Muangthong United out of the AFC Champions League and moved to within a whisker of the last 16 with a 4-1 rout on Tuesday. A quickfire double from Brazilian forward Muriqui sent Guangzhou on their way at Muangthong's Thunderdome Stadium as the Chinese champions stretched their Group F lead to four points with two games to go.

Football: Lippi's Guangzhou primed for last 16

April 8, 2013 04:30
Marcello Lippi's Guangzhou Evergrande can ease into the last 16 with room to spare this week as they press their bid to become the AFC Champions League's first Chinese winners. Guangzhou put four unanswered goals past Muangthong United a week ago and another win against the Thais could put them into the knock-out phase with two group games left, provided Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors beat Urawa Red Diamonds.

Football: Conca the conqueror inspires Guangzhou rout

April 3, 2013 18:30
Argentine wizard Dario Conca inspired Guangzhou Evergrande to a 4-0 win over Muangthong United and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Kashiwa Reysol also enjoyed big victories as goals flowed in the AFC Champions League Wednesday. Guangzhou, the Chinese double-winners led by World Cup-winning coach Marcello Lippi, were matched until the break by the battling Thais before Conca started a second-half rout with a 51st-minute header, and finished it with a coolly taken penalty in injury time.
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