The A-League finals schedule is finally revealed, with all three Australian sides forced to withdraw from the Asian Champions League as a result.
A-League clubs Sydney FC, Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar have withdrawn from the Asian Champions League, less than three week before their first games.The Asian Champions League games later this month conflict with the A-League's finals scheduleThe A-League grand final is set to take place on June 26
"The matter will now be referred to the relevant AFC Committees, with a decision to be communicated in due course," the statement read. Sydney FC's group stage in Uzbekistan was set to kick off on June 26 against South Korea's Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC.The A-League post-season starts with elimination finals on the weekend of June 11-13, featuring the third-placed team hosting the that finishes sixth, and fourth vs fifth.
The A-League is hoping to have City's semi-final at Melbourne's AAMI Park, but said the venue would be confirmed nearer the date.
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