Live ACL scores, blog: Brisbane Roar vs FC Tokyo
Roar Guru By Melanie Dinjaski, 6 Mar 2012
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Brisbane V Tokyo SUNCORP STADIUM, MILTON, QLD, 6 MARCH 2012 |
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| Brisbane | Match Completed | Tokyo |
| 0 | FINAL SCORE | 2 |
| 0 | HALF TIME SCORE | 1 |
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| SHOTS ON GOAL | ||
| FOULS | ||
| CORNERS | ||
| OFFSIDES | ||
| POSSESSION | ||
Tonight, 2010/2011 Hyundai A-League champions Brisbane Roar and Japanese contenders FC Tokyo will make their debut in the AFC Asian Champions League. Join me from 8.30pm (AEST, 7.30pm local) for live coverage direct from Suncorp Stadium.
With both FC Tokyo and Brisbane Roar having never played each other and having never competed in the ACL, predicting a winner in this encounter is a difficult task.
Brisbane has invigorated the domestic competition with possession football mixed with attacking flair, culminating in victory at one of the most memorable grand finals in the A-League’s young history. Meanwhile, FC Tokyo qualified for the tournament after their triumph in the J. League 2, winning the Emperor’s Cup and ultimately earning them promotion into the top division.
Despite question marks over whether Brisbane’s style of play under coach Ange Postecoglou will hold against pacey, highly skillful and disciplined Asian teams like FC Tokyo, the odds do stack in favour of the men in orange.
Playing on their home turf, in familiarly humid conditions, the Roar also have the advantage of plenty of game time behind them in the lead up to this match, while FC Tokyo have played just twice in 2012, which includes a loss last weekend in the Xerox Super Cup.
An even bigger dilemma for Tokyo is the loss of their star Brazilian Lucas Severino and captain Yohei Kajiyama, who have been injured, leaving Sota Hirayama as the key danger-man for the visitors.
For Brisbane, Mitch Nichols may be out injured but the likes of Thomas Broich, Henrique and Besart Berisha are all in excellent touch and should cause plenty of headaches for Tokyo manager Ranko Popovic.
My tip? The Roar to win it 3-1.
Live Score Updates
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45 + 1' GOAL - Tatsuya Yazawa (Tokyo)
55' GOAL - Ariajasuru Hasegawa (Tokyo)
68' YELLOW CARD - Ivan Franjic (Brisbane)
74' YELLOW CARD - Shane Stefanutto (Brisbane)
86' YELLOW CARD - Sayed Mohamed Adnan (Brisbane)
The Crowd Says (114) | Page 1 of Comments
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1:06am
Nathan of Perth said | 1:06am | Report comment
Well, rough luck for Brisbane, great work from Adelaide. As a plus, the worst loss of the round was doubtlessly Gamba Osaka going down three-nil to Pohang Steelers; Brisbane can happily say they didn’t cop it as badly as that.
12:38am
Roarsome said | 12:38am | Report comment
Remember that Mark Milligan also came back home as a discarded 2nd div J league player and was treated like a star in the A League.
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11:28pm
The Cattery said | 11:28pm | Report comment
It was a bit of an eye opener to see the Tokyo team deal with the best club team we have ever had with relative ease.
11:32pm
dasilva said | 11:32pm | Report comment
At least we can rely on Adelaide showing how it is done in the ACL. They are 1-0 up so far
10:28pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:28pm | Report comment
Anyway, that’s it from me. Hope you’ve enjoyed the coverage live from Brisbane Stadium (Suncorp).
I’ll have the reaction from both teams first thing tomorrow morning right here on The Roar.
In the end though, a bad start for the ACL campaign for Brisbane Roar, losing 0-2 to FC Tokyo.
1:00am
Nathan of Perth said | 1:00am | Report comment
I hate to say it, but you are a lousy tipster
I am never quite so nervous as when you tip the Glory and never so relaxed as when you tip against us!
2:17am
Melanie Dinjaski said | 2:17am | Report comment
Hahaha! Sorry Nate! You didn’t lose dosh because of me did you? I did get pretty close with my crowd prediction however!
10:27pm
jamesb said | 10:27pm | Report comment
problem is in recent times, Brisbane haven’t been at their best form.
certainly not the form that had them 36 matches unbeaten
10:34pm
Stevo said | 10:34pm | Report comment
Tokyo didn’t let them play!
10:24pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:24pm | Report comment
A clinical display from FC Tokyo.
Some points worth noting for Brisbane…
- Defence really struggled to move it forward. Got a lot of pressure from Japanese forwards.
- Passing into the forward third just wasn’t there from the likes of Broich, Murdocca, Henrique, etc.
- A lot more long balls than we’re used to seeing from Brisbane in the A-League.
What did you take away from the game? Is this a total fail for Brisbane and the A-League? Or was this to be expected in their first game in the ACL?
10:32pm
Stevo said | 10:32pm | Report comment
Big thing is for Roar to learn from tonight. Something tells me that a well functioning MV playing a counter attacking game may have opened up Tokyo more than Roar did tonight – did I say that!
10:23pm
Benicio said | 10:23pm | Report comment
The Roar never looked like they were playing to win. 2nd Tier Japanese side made one of our best teams look very ordinary. Quite humbling TBH
10:22pm
Michael of Brisbane said | 10:22pm | Report comment
Need to step it up or otherwise brisbane is not going to make it past the group stage.
10:22pm
Darko said | 10:22pm | Report comment
Brisbane getting outclassed by a club that was in the second division last season.
This will be a big wake-up call to Ange and the Roar.
10:24pm
Stevo said | 10:24pm | Report comment
Roar was always going to be tested and Tokyo just too technically better – out-Roared Roar
1:02am
Nathan of Perth said | 1:02am | Report comment
To be fair they obliterated that second division and are now a J1 club.
10:21pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:21pm | Report comment
And that’s it folks! FULLTIME!
FC Tokyo beat Brisbane Roar 2-0 at home.
10:23pm
Stevo said | 10:23pm | Report comment
Terrific game and Tokyo just too good – scoreboard doesn’t lie. Luved Ishikawa’s work.
10:20pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:20pm | Report comment
Final change. Tokyo’s Kawano on for Ishikawa
10:19pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:19pm | Report comment
Tokyo looking for one more in the dying minutes and Brisbane looking tired. Probably not tired, just lagging behind this determined Tokyo outfit. They’re putting A LOT of pressure on Brisbane’s back four.
10:17pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:17pm | Report comment
90 minutes have passed! There will be 3 minutes of injury time.
10:16pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:16pm | Report comment
Another long ball from Brisbane hits Brattan, but the passing toward goal just isn’t clicking. Stefanutto gives it away. At this rate, Brisbane will be lucky not to concede one more before fulltime!!!!
10:15pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:15pm | Report comment
Adnan with some lax defending allows Tokyo to break and as he tries to bring in the player, he is pulled for a foul juuust outside the box. But replays show there’s very little contact. Free is taken well, but glides just too high over the right corner of the net.
10:13pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:13pm | Report comment
Physios running in for FC Tokyo player Kaga who has been pulled off the pitch to be looked at. Brisbane fans understandably frustrated with the time ticking over.
10:11pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:11pm | Report comment
Earlier in the 76th minute there was a change for FC Tokyo.
Tanabe on for Hanyu. Hanyu gets a well-earned rest. He’s been brilliant for the visitors tonight. The pace and discipline of Tokyo just miles ahead of their Brisbane counterparts.
10:09pm
Michael of Brisbane said | 10:09pm | Report comment
Is there a chance of salvaging a draw for Brisbane?
10:12pm
Stevo said | 10:12pm | Report comment
Maybe if they were playing MV
10:14pm
Michael of Brisbane said | 10:14pm | Report comment
That does”nt sound very promising.
10:09pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:09pm | Report comment
OOOOOOOooooooo!!! Broich free kick from 35 yards out, slightly left of goal curled in nicely, but Adnan’s towering header floats over the crossbar. Disappointing from set pieces tonight, the boys in orange..
10:08pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:08pm | Report comment
Ishikawa strides in on the counter for Tokyo and rips a blistering strike, but it’s far too straight! Theoklitos saves well.
10:07pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:07pm | Report comment
Corner is taken by Brisbane from the right, dealt with however. One more coming up..
10:05pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:05pm | Report comment
Not looking good for Brisbane. Did anyone take the juicy odds of $5.50 for FC Tokyo?
10:05pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:05pm | Report comment
Time well and truly running out for Brisbane Roar. FC Tokyo with a 2-0 lead after 77 minutes.
10:04pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:04pm | Report comment
Some cagey passing out the back from the Roar eventually gives Matt Smith some space through the middle to pass it wide to Kofi. His run in wins a corner, but again, nothing of it. Hits Berisha’s leg, goal kick.
10:02pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:02pm | Report comment
In earlier play, 67th minute there was a yellow for Ivan Franjic for bringing down Yazawa.
10:01pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:01pm | Report comment
Brisbane just can’t get through a SERIOUS wall that track back to help out Tokyo’s back four. Counted 6 or 7 lined up as Broich got that ball.
10:00pm
Michael of Brisbane said | 10:00pm | Report comment
Go brisbane
10:00pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 10:00pm | Report comment
Ouchie!!! Kofi Danning takes a plum hit right on his shorts to tickle the pickle and beans. But he looks okay. Walk it off buddy, walk it off.
9:58pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:58pm | Report comment
Ranko Popovic, FC Tokyo’s coach, is FIRING UP after his player goes down from a strong tackle. Not quite sure who he’s directing it too.
9:56pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:56pm | Report comment
Paartalu getting in attacking mode a lot more. Forward passing to Henrique and Broich is helping the Roar up the pitch a lot better.
9:55pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:55pm | Report comment
Henrique and Paartalu work some one two passing but Henrique’s cross cut off by the ‘keeper Gonda. He’s been really solid tonight. In wet conditions, he’s held onto the ball and always been in great position to stave off advancing Brisbane attack.
10:00pm
Darko said | 10:00pm | Report comment
Gonda is the goalkeeper.
1:57am
Melanie Dinjaski said | 1:57am | Report comment
Right! Fixed.
9:53pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:53pm | Report comment
65 minutes gone. Newcast….errr.. I mean, FC Tokyo leading 2-0 over Brisbane Roar.
Seriously though. That strip is a dead ringer for Newcastle’s kit right? Just with more narrow stripes.
9:51pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:51pm | Report comment
Adnan bumped off the ball again and releases Ishikawa! Lucky for him, nothing comes of it.
9:50pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:50pm | Report comment
Adnan not quite having a shocker, but he didn’t do enough to stop that first goal and just now he’s missed a header allowing it to bounce behind him and giving Watanabe the chance to run into the penalty area and threaten again.
Comon Mo, pull it together son!
9:48pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:48pm | Report comment
Game is picking up and we’re at a frantic pace!
Goal in 55″
Brisbane change 56″ – Kofi Danning on for Visconte and 60″ Massimo Murdocca off for Luke Bratten.
9:46pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:46pm | Report comment
Great stuff from Hanyu beating the offside trap to get behind Brisbane defence. Puts a brilliant, powerful show on goal that Theoklitos keeps out, but can’t bat away. It falls for Hasegawa who smacks it in with ease!
Really clever from Tokyo. Deserved goal. Everyone onside. 2-0 makes it a loooong way back for Roar.
9:48pm
Stevo said | 9:48pm | Report comment
Brisbane Roar being out-Brisbane Roared
9:43pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:43pm | Report comment
By that I mean, GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL! 2-0 TOKYOOOOOO!
9:43pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:43pm | Report comment
GOAL TOKYO!
9:42pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:42pm | Report comment
Ishikawa putting a nice move on Brisbane defender, a pirouette, if you will to win the corner.
9:40pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:40pm | Report comment
Official crowd is right on the money for what I predicted. 12, 037. Ok so maybe not QUITE on the money. But 37 people off, is pretty darn good!
Does this mean I can count cards successfully now? Doubt it. Back to the football!
9:39pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:39pm | Report comment
Berisha again introducing himself to the Tokyo ‘keeper with a friendly nudge which puts him on the ground. A little warning from the ref follows. He’ll have to be careful. Brisbane NEED him!
9:38pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:38pm | Report comment
Broich beats his man to put a nice through ball in between two defenders for Berisha who swivels and passes off to Henrique. But the Brazilian maestro shot it straight to the ‘keeper. Lifts the crowd though!
9:36pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:36pm | Report comment
Explosive start from both sides! Brisbane with a golden chance just now!
9:35pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:35pm | Report comment
Berisha getting acquainted with the Tokyo ‘keeper, as he collects the ball just as Berisha flies in.
9:32pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:32pm | Report comment
Here we go! Second half is underway!
9:27pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:27pm | Report comment
Do you think the scoreline is fair and justified? Brisbane being out-Brisbaned? Can they get back in it?
9:33pm
Stevo said | 9:33pm | Report comment
Let’s not write off the Roar. They just need to keep their self belief and it might turn for them.
9:20pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:20pm | Report comment
Unlucky Brisbane. That was a very crisp passage of play from the visitors. And they’ve been up to the task for most of the night. Ange won’t be happy about the late goal.
But you know Ange – this might just be what ignites Roar into a blistering second half!
9:18pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:18pm | Report comment
Half time called! FC Tokyo sneak a goal JUST before the whistle!
Great cross behind Roar defenders from Tokunaga, put away by Yazawa sliding in!
HT: FC Tokyo lead 1-0
9:20pm
joe a-f said | 9:20pm | Report comment
9:22pm
Stevo said | 9:22pm | Report comment
Tokyo better team. Roar finding it hard to get past the middle of the ground. Tokyo better ball control on average and geez can they get out of trouble from a tight spot! Broich putting in a good shift but needs a few more players of his quality for Roar.
9:17pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:17pm | Report comment
1 minute of injury time announced and TOKYO STEAL A GOAL!
9:12pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:12pm | Report comment
So what are your thoughts on the game so far tonight gang? Is it everything you expected? Or did you think Brisbane would have it in the bag already?
9:15pm
wow said | 9:15pm | Report comment
It’s really tough for the roar, new experience for them. However, I’m still gunnin for a win I hope that they can score just before the half to get the mental ede on tokyo
9:17pm
Stevo said | 9:17pm | Report comment
Great game. Thoroughly enjoyable so far but Tokyo the better team – defensively and more penetration up front – and they score as I write!
9:10pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:10pm | Report comment
Crowd not happy about free awarded to Tokyo against Broich. Was barely a bump! Anyway, play goes on!
9:09pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:09pm | Report comment
So after 38 minutes, the scores at Brisbane Stadium are still locked at 0-0.
9:08pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:08pm | Report comment
Corner eventuates to nothing. Mo Adnan giving away a careless free on the left side of the pitch. He’s got to improve. Been a little unpredictable tonight.
9:07pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:07pm | Report comment
Broich with a free kick in the left pocket. Great kick too. Curls it to the top right post and it’s punched away by the Tokyo keeper for a corner.
9:06pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:06pm | Report comment
Free taken quickly, passed around a bit, Watanabe gets it back, passes off to Tokunaga who blasts it from outside the area. Meanwhile Franjic goes down behind play clutching his knee. Ready to come back in the game though. Just walking gingerly.
9:04pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:04pm | Report comment
Berisha a little too eager on Watanabe. Gives away the free just inside Brisbane half.
9:03pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:03pm | Report comment
Tokyo player called offside attempting to receive a cheeky pass just inside Brisbane penalty area. Snuck in front of Matt Smith though, flag goes up.
9:02pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:02pm | Report comment
Still he’s working hard as usual. Roar just have to get the ball to him a bit more. The man to do that might be Visconte or Murdocca, not Broich. But we’ll see…
9:01pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 9:01pm | Report comment
Berisha finding his feet. Called offside, but good signs that he’s busy looking for the run. Problem is, they’re mostly coming from long balls – very un-Brisbane Roar.
9:04pm
wow said | 9:04pm | Report comment
I don’t like those long balls, that’s what normally screws the the socceroos up. If the roar can go into the half 0-0 or hopefully 1-0 it will be good. Ange will talk to them & hopefully they play a lot better in the 2nd half
8:58pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:58pm | Report comment
Rain still falling here in Brisbane. Home side looks to be getting more confident pushing forward. Berisha gets a long ball from Matt Smith that gets over the top of the midfield. Berisha gets a shoulder bump off the ball while in the penalty area. Crowd calling for a penalty. Gotta love the passion, but you can’t give that. Danger for Tokyo, diffused.
8:54pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:54pm | Report comment
One touch passing from defenders and midfielders even when they’ve got the time. Roar players are sitting WAY back when Tokyo have got the ball. Like to see more of a press .
8:52pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:52pm | Report comment
Marking on Broich is frustrating the German, inches away from breaking through two defenders down the right, but just can’t find the space. Tokyo schooling Brisbane in defence.
8:51pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:51pm | Report comment
Better from Broich, toying with defenders down the left and linking with Visconte, but nothing is on and they kick it back to Smith.
8:50pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:50pm | Report comment
You’d expect better from Broich there.
8:50pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:50pm | Report comment
Broich takes a disappointing free from 30 yards out from goal, but curls it too low and it’s headed away by the Tokyo defence.
8:49pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:49pm | Report comment
Massimo Murdocca got a hard challenge by Yazawa which chopped his legs and sent him flying. Took a while to get to his feet, but he looks like he’ll be back on the pitch soon.
8:48pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:48pm | Report comment
16 minutes gone and Brisbane just passing it around the backs Adnan, Smith, Paartalu. Guys like Murdocca, Visconte and Broich will be important in getting it into that forward third.
8:46pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:46pm | Report comment
Brisbane blowing their chances when in decent territory. Japanese defenders track back so quickly too, so the space shuts down within seconds!
8:43pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:43pm | Report comment
Constant pressure coming from Tokyo now. Brisbane showing signs of what everyone was afraid of – weakness in defense and being caught on the counter. They have got to keep it tight if they’re a chance tonight.
8:48pm
wow said | 8:48pm | Report comment
somethin tells me ange will recruit a defender in the off season
8:41pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:41pm | Report comment
Hanyu plucked it from the slow reaction from Adnan and dispossessed him setting up Yazawa for the shot, but a nice save from Theoklitos diving to his left keeps it out!
8:40pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:40pm | Report comment
Brisbane are keeping a lot of possession now. Some nervous moments at the back, and Adnan has given it away!!!!
8:38pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:38pm | Report comment
Interesting note from tonight. We’re not at Suncorp Stadium, we’re at Brisbane Stadium. Why? Because AFC said so.
8:40pm
wow said | 8:40pm | Report comment
haha F! the AFC
8:36pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:36pm | Report comment
Just 5 minutes in and Tokyo are really showing their class with some crisp passing inside Roar’s half. Lot of pressure coming the way of the Brisbane backs.
8:35pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:35pm | Report comment
Hanyu showing his pace rounding Rocky Visconte up the right, send it in the box and Watanabe gets a shot on goal, but its a low and weak effort. Really easy for Theoklitos to clean up.
8:33pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:33pm | Report comment
Brisbane Roar with some early opportunities down the left, but Tokyo warming up by the looks, now just passing it around inside Roar’s half.
8:37pm
Griffo said | 8:37pm | Report comment
Very good passing and movement early on by Tokyo
8:32pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:32pm | Report comment
Kick off! Here we go! Two ACL debutantes hoping to get off to a good start!
8:31pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:31pm | Report comment
How are you liking the kits? Will take a bit of getting used to with all that white won’t it?
8:32pm
Griffo said | 8:32pm | Report comment
Why do they insist on changing kits for the ACL?
The Jets addition in their ACL stint was atrocious. This one doesn’t look so bad first up compared to that Jets one.
8:26pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:26pm | Report comment
The Den is getting louder and louder as kickoff nears, even though they’re getting drenched! Just about 5 minutes away now!
There’s also a great sign down at the opposite end that reads: “THANK YOU ANGE 4 GIVING US ROARCELONA”.
8:29pm
wow said | 8:29pm | Report comment
Can you give us an estimate on the crowd figure??
8:44pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:44pm | Report comment
Maybe 12,000 I’d say. But I’ll have an official crowd figure after halftime.
8:30pm
Stevo said | 8:30pm | Report comment
Best noise I’ve heard from any sporting comp in Oz!
8:19pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:19pm | Report comment
Brisbane are $1.60 favourites over Tokyo ($5.50).
But with rain setting in here at Suncorp it could get messy tonight.
8:31pm
Griffo said | 8:31pm | Report comment
Hope the Roar have their long studs on tonight. Mistakes like slipping over will be punished.
8:45pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:45pm | Report comment
So far they haven’t been slipping too much – not like we saw, say, in the Socceroos game last week. But the wet is making the ball very slippery and keeping possession looking difficult.
8:14pm
wow said | 8:14pm | Report comment
the roar 1-0 or 2-1
8:23pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:23pm | Report comment
Had some Roar supporters predicting a 6-1 thumping, but I definitely reckon it’ll be closer to what you’ve predicted Wow. Especially with the wet weather.
8:14pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:14pm | Report comment
Brisbane Roar XI line up is as follows:
Theoklitos, Smith (C), Stefanutto, Franjic, Paartalu, Berisha, Murdocca, Henrique, Visconte, Adnan, Broich.
Brisbane Roar bench:
Jurman, Danning, Brattan, Hingert, Redmayne (gk), Meyer, Fitzgerald.
8:19pm
wow said | 8:19pm | Report comment
is the line up 4-3-3?
8:21pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:21pm | Report comment
Hi Wow, news is that Brisbane will continue to play in their 4-3-3 formation.
8:12pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:12pm | Report comment
FC Tokyo XI line up is as follows:
Gonda, Tokunaga, Morishige (C), Kaga, Kosuke, Hasegawa, Takahashi, Ishikawa, Hanyu, Yazawa, Watanabe.
FC Tokyo bench:
Shiota, Hirayama, Kawano, Hayashi, Tanabe, Hyun Soo, Mukuhara.
8:09pm
Melanie Dinjaski said | 8:09pm | Report comment
Hi there everyone, and welcome to The Roar’s live coverage of tonight’s AFC Asian Champions League fixture between FC Tokyo and Brisbane Roar.
We’ll have the team lineups in a tick!
Who are you tipping to win it?