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17 hours ago • AFC Champions League Two

Alagich: Reds ready to respond in crucial AFC clash

Adelaide United midfielder Ethan Alagich has reaffirmed the squad’s belief in one another and Head Coach Airton Andrioli, as the Reds turn their attention to Thursday night’s crucial AFC Champions League Two encounter. Following a disappointing result in Perth, Alagich acknowledged the need for honest reflection within the group but stressed the importance of quickly shifting focus to the challenge ahead. “It’s obviously a very disappointing result, not the one that we wanted,” Alagich said. “But we’ve got to remember that we’ve got lots of games to go through, and we’ve got to turn our attention to this game very quickly. “There’ll be a bit of reflection amongst us as a group and what we could have done better, and then we take that and move that to Thursday.” Despite external noise, Alagich insisted the playing group remained confident and fully embraced the busy schedule ahead. “I think the group’s been really, really good with it. Everyone’s embraced it, and we’re all looking forward to playing games. That’s what we want at the end of the day.” The midfielder also highlighted the strong relationship between the players and Andrioli, emphasising the mutual belief and trust within the squad. “We have 100 per cent belief and trust in him as well. Knowing that it goes both ways is massive, and we know we’re not that far away. We’ll be able to get the results.” With another important domestic fixture against Melbourne Victory on the weekend, Alagich stressed the importance of taking each match as it comes rather than looking too far ahead. “That’s maybe another thing we spoke about, just taking every game and being in the moment rather than thinking about the schedule and all the games that are coming. “We’ve got to be in the moment of where we are and focus on the game that’s in front of us and what’s now.” Thursday’s AFC Champions League Two clash also presents an opportunity for Adelaide United to take a significant step towards ending a 14-year wait to progress beyond the group stage of an AFC competition. And with belief in the squad firmly intact, Alagich is confident the Reds have the quality to make history. “It’s massive, and we believe that we have the squad and the players to do that. We just need to go out and get the result on Thursday, and we believe we can do that.”
2 days ago • AFC Champions League Two

Andrioli: “I believe in the players”

Adelaide United Head Coach Airton Andrioli has reflected on the Reds’ 4-0 defeat to Perth Glory, highlighting the importance of young players gaining valuable experience, learning from mistakes and embracing the challenges of competing across two competitions. Andrioli on the match… “Football is always about minimising the mistakes in the game, so you don’t get punished for the mistakes that you make, and scoring goals. In that aspect, we let ourselves down in the first half. “I believe the three...
4 days ago • A-League Men

Andrioli: Belief and collective strength key to Perth response

Adelaide United Head Coach Airton Andrioli is backing his side to respond against Perth Glory on Sunday, with belief and a strong collective effort central to the Reds’ approach. Speaking ahead of the team’s Sunday away clash, Andrioli reflected on...
5 days ago • Ninja A-League Women

Tsiounis: Reds ready for Mariners test

Adelaide United Head Coach Theo Tsiounis is backing his side to continue building as the Reds prepare for their Matchweek Three trip to face Central Coast Mariners.
7 days ago • AFC Champions League Two

Kikianis: Playing for Adelaide in Asia a dream come true

Adelaide United defender Pana Kikianis says representing the Club in Asia is an extension of his childhood dream, as the Reds prepare to host Lion City Sailors in the AFC Champions League Two on Thursday night. Speaking alongside Head Coach...
1 week ago

Kitto back doing what he loves as Asian opportunity awaits

After spending pre-season recovering from a knee procedure, the Adelaide United defender returned against Sydney FC on Sunday for what also happened to be his 250th A-League appearance. The milestone came as a surprise to Kitto, who only found out...
1 week ago • A-League Men

Andrioli: Belief and unity key ahead of Sydney opener

Adelaide United Head Coach Airton Andrioli is backing his squad to carry its confidence from Asia into the A-League Men campaign, as the Reds prepare to face Sydney FC away in Matchweek Two. Following victory in Thailand, Andrioli believes United...
2 weeks ago • A-League Men

Goodwin: Reds ready to carry Asian momentum into Sydney clash

Adelaide United captain Craig Goodwin believes the Reds have the quality and belief to compete at the top this season, as they prepare to face Sydney FC away in Matchweek Two this weekend. United enters its A-League Men campaign with...
2 weeks ago • A-League Men

Alagich Writing His Own Chapter as New Season Beckons

For much of Ethan Alagich’s young career, the surname has come with history attached. His father, Richie, is an Adelaide United great, while his aunt, Dianne, is one of South Australia’s most decorated footballers. But Ethan has always been clear...
2 weeks ago • A-League Men

Smits: Asian Momentum Has Reds Ready for League Opener

Joshua Smits believes Adelaide United’s strong start to its AFC Champions League Two campaign has given the Reds an important boost ahead of Sunday’s A-League season opener against Sydney FC. United enters the new domestic campaign with six points from...
3 weeks ago • AFC Champions League Two

Andrioli and Goodwin hail statement Asian win in Bangkok

Adelaide United Head Coach Airton Andrioli and captain Craig Goodwin praised the Reds’ resilience and composure after a memorable away victory over BG Pathum United in Bangkok. United responded strongly after falling behind, with Goodwin finding the equaliser before the...
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