I can't stand soccer but damn thats an awesome effort, might even see if i can see the final (if they make it)

yeah great to hear, the best bit in they did not get an away goal so hopefully they can try and shut it down on the return leg.

Was there a resolution as to where they might play the final? Surely having it at Hindmarsh Stadium would keep a lot of casual fans away? Are there any other options?

Isaac, apparently there is no other suitable venues in adelaide so they will have to play it at hindmarsh. Apart from that they didn't want to give up the home ground advantage and as a result were willing to lose something like $2 million in possible revenue to play it at hindmarsh. But they are thinking of setting up the screen at adelaide oval (i think) with a live feed of the game.

We really need a central location like fed square for these sorts of events - it comes up every time there is a big tv event and nothing happens after that - i guess that is Adelaide in a nutshell

Fantastic game and result. Assuming Adelaide makes it through to the ACL final the game will be at Hindmarsh. I would rather that than at Adelaide Oval or Footy Park where the atmosphere is just not the same which was proven when United played a one off game vs Sydney at Adelaide Oval. How much difference a good stadium in the city center would make..

just a tought... is there any chance of temp stands being put up. I know it would be difficult and expensive to build a second tier but how about on the corners where currently there are only walkways?

As I understand it, the final will be played in Japan. A bit like the UEFA championships where the finals location is set before the teams playing in it are decided.

swish, there has been alot of talk in the media about where adelaide will play there home leg ofthe final if they make it so im assuming the afc champion league final will played mch the same as the rest of the k/o rounds

I think you may be right after all. Had a look at the AFC website and there is two games scheduled for the final. I was relying on a workmates comments. Best to check the source first, eh?

Yes the asian champions league is played over two legs a home and away. i disagree with this format and believe the game should be decided in one game just like the European champions league.

This is a huge boost for Australian soccer though. If ADEL make it into the final they will play in the world club championship against the likes of manchester united in December. This tournament will be held in JAPAN!

3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0.

We got 3 and they got none do da do da we got 3 and they got none do da do da day.

3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0 3-0.

We got 3 and they got none do da do da we got 3 and they got none do da do da day.

*Singing these lyrics the whole way home* UNITED!

The final is played over 2 legs on November 5 and 12.

Assuming we make it, the 2nd leg will be played here.

surely they can put up temporary stands again like they did for the Olympics.

Uh oh... what with the poor state of the NBL, you might soon have to change this forum to www.uprightscrossbarandnet.com.au, Isaac...