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Chinese footballer looks forward to World Cup debut in Australia

STORY: Chinese footballer looks forward to World Cup debut in Australia DATELINE: July 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: ADELAIDE, Australia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese national football team training 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XIAO YUYI, Chinese footballer STORYLINE: Chinese footballer Xiao Yuyi on Monday shared her excitement about playing in the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time. All 23 players on China's roster for the 2023 World Cup have arrived at the Team Base Camp in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. During Monday's training session, Xiao, who debuted in the Australian women's football top flight last season with Adelaide United, expressed her desire to make her dream come true. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XIAO YUYI, Chinese footballer "I think the World Cup is of great significance to every footballer. I think it is the highest-level international competition, which has been my dream since I was a child. I hope I can have more opportunities to play, and the

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FIFA Women's World Cup a dream stage, says Chinese midfielder Wu

STORY: FIFA Women's World Cup a dream stage, says Chinese midfielder Wu DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: ADELAIDE, Australia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese national team in training 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WU CHENGSHU, Chinese footballer STORYLINE: Chinese footballer Wu Chengshu said Sunday that she believes her experience in the Australian league last season will help her adequately prepare for the FIFA Women's World Cup commencing this month. The Chinese national football team, having arrived in South Australia (SA) just a day prior, continued their training in Adelaide, SA's capital city. Wu, who finished her first overseas season in Australia's top-division league earlier this year, participated in 10 matches since she joined Canberra United last November. During her five-month tenure at the Australian capital club, the 26-year-old evolved into a regular starter, playing in various positions including defensive midfielder, second striker, and winger.

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Hiroshima stay alive in Asian Champions League

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Sanfrecce Hiroshima goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa (C) fights for the ball with Adelaide United players in the second half of an Asian Champions League match against the Australian team at Big Arch in Hiroshima on March 30, 2010. The Japanese team resurrected their fading hopes of advancing from Group H with a 1-0 win over Adelaide United with Hisato Sato scoring the clincher.

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Hiroshima stay alive in Asian Champions League

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Sanfrecce Hiroshima forward Masato Yamazaki (C) fights for the ball in the second half of an Asian Champions League match against Adelaide United at Big Arch in Hiroshima on March 30, 2010. The Japanese team resurrected their fading hopes of advancing from Group H with a 1-0 win over Adelaide United with Hisato Sato scoring the clincher.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka players celebrate after beating Australia's Adelaide United 1-0 in a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Ryuji Bando (R) tussles with Australia's Adelaide United defender Sasa Ognenovski in the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14. Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United 1-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka coach Akira Nishino (2nd from R) celebrates after his team beat Australia's Adelaide United 1-0 in a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Yasuhito Endo (2nd from L) fires home the game's only goal against Australia's Adelaide United in the 23rd minute of a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14. Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United 1-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Yasuhito Endo fires home the game's only goal against Australia's Adelaide United in the 23rd minute of a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14. Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United 1-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Yasuhito Endo (L) fights for the ball with Australia's Adelaide United defender Daniel Mullen (L) in the second half of a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14. Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United 1-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Yasuhito Endo (R) celebrates with teammate Ryuji Bando (L) after scoring against Australia's Adelaide United in the 23rd minute of a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14. Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United 1-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka coach Akira Nishino (L) gives instructions to his players during the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14. Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United 1-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka forward Ryuji Bando (L) shoots for goal against Australia's Adelaide United in the second half of a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14. Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United 1-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Yasuhito Endo celebrates after scoring against Australia's Adelaide United in the 23rd minute of a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14. Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United 1-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Yasuhito Endo (R) outwits Australia's Adelaide United midfielder Diego (L) in the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14. Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United 1-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Yasuhito Endo (C) fires home the game's only goal against Australia's Adelaide United in the 23rd minute of a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14. Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United 1-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka defender Akira Kaji (L) fights for the ball with Australia's Adelaide United forward Cristiano (R) in the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14. Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United 1-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Australia's Adelaide United defender Daniel Mullen fights for the ball with Japan's Gamba Osaka forward Lucas in the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14. Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United 1-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide U. in Club World Cup quarterfinal

TOYOTA, Japan - Australia's Adelaide United midfielder Travis Dodd (C) fights for the ball with Japan's Gamba Osaka players in the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup 2008 quarterfinal at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on Dec. 14. Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United 1-0.

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Waitakere United vs Adelaide United at Club World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Australia's Adelaide United captain and midfielder Travis Dodd (C) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against New Zealand's Waitakere United in the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 game at National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 11. Adelaide beat Waitakere 2-1.

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Adelaide United vs Waitakere United at Club World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Australia's Adelaide United defender Daniel Mullen (C) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal against New Zealand's Waitakere United during the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 game at National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 11. Adelaide beat Waitakere 2-1.

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Waitakere United vs Adelaide United at Club World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Australia's Adelaide United captain and midfielder Travis Dodd (R) shakes hands with New Zealand's Waitakere United defender Jason Rowley after the FIFA Club World Cup match at National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 11. Adelaide beat Waitakere 2-1.

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Adelaide United vs Waitakere United at Club World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - New Zealand's Waitakere United midfielder Paul Seaman (R) scores the opening goal in the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 game at National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 11. Adelaide beat Waitakere 2-1.

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Adelaide United vs Waitakere United at Club World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Australia's Adelaide United midfielder Fabian Barbiero (C) fights for the ball with New Zealand team Waitakere United midfielder Neil Sykes (front L) in the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 game at National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 11. Adelaide beat Waitakere 2-1.

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Adelaide United vs Waitakere United at Club World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - New Zealand's Waitakere United midfielder Paul Seaman (R) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 game at National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 11. Adelaide beat Waitakere 2-1.

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Waitakere United vs Adelaide United at Club World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Australia's Adelaide United defender Daniel Mullen vies for the ball with New Zealand's Waitakere United forward Daniel Koprivcic during the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 game at National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 11. Adelaide beat Waitakere 2-1.

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Waitakere United vs Adelaide United at Club World Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Australia's Adelaide United captain and midfielder Travis Dodd (L) battles for the ball against a member of New Zealand's Waitakere United during the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 game at National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 11. Adelaide beat Waitakere 2-1.

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Japan's Gamba Osaka wins AFC Champions League title

ADELAIDE, Australia - Gamba Osaka midfielder Yasuhito Endo (R) and Adelaide United defender Robert Cornthwaite vie for the ball during the first half of the second leg of their AFC Champions League final in Adelaide, Australia, on Nov. 12. Gamba Osaka won 2-0 to grab the AFC Champions League title.

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Japan's Gamba Osaka wins AFC Champions League title

ADELAIDE, Australia - Gamba Osaka striker Lucas (2nd from R) celebrates with his teammates after scoring in the first half of a second leg match against Adelaide United in their AFC Champions League final in Adelaide, Australia, on Nov. 12. Gamba Osaka won 2-0 to grab the AFC Champions League title.

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Japan's Gamba Osaka crowned kings of Asia

ADELAIDE, Australia - Japan's Gamba Osaka players celebrate after grabbing the AFC Champions League title by beating Australia's Adelaide United 2-0 in Adelaide, Australia, on Nov. 12.

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Japan's Gamba Osaka wins AFC Champions League title

ADELAIDE, Australia - Gamba Osaka striker Lucas celebrates after scoring against Adelaide United during the first half of the second leg of their AFC Champions League final in Adelaide, Australia, on Nov. 12. Gamba Osaka won 2-0 to grab the AFC Champions League title.

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Japan's Gamba Osaka wins AFC Champions League title

ADELAIDE, Australia - Gamba Osaka striker Lucas (R) beats Adelaide United goalkeeper Mark Birighitti to open the scoring during the first half of the second leg of their AFC Champions League final in Adelaide, Australia, on Nov. 12. Gamba Osaka won 2-0 to grab the AFC Champions League title.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United in AFC Champions League final

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Yasuhito Endo scores his side's second goal during the first half against Australia's Adelaide United in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final in Osaka on Nov. 5. Gamba Osaka won 3-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United in AFC Champions League final

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Yasuhito Endo celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the first half against Australia's Adelaide United in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final in Osaka on Nov. 5. Gamba Osaka won 3-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United in AFC Champions League final

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Michihiro Yasuda (R) celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the second half of a game against Australia's Adelaide United in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final in Osaka on Nov. 5. Gamba Osaka won 3-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United in AFC Champions League final

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka striker Lucas celebrates after opening the scoring during the first half of a game against Australia's Adelaide United in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final in Osaka on Nov. 5. Gamba Osaka won 3-0.

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United in AFC Champion Leagues final

OSAKA, Japan - Adelaide United midfielder Cassio (R) outpaces Gamba Osaka midfielder Hideo Hashimoto during the first half of their game in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final in Osaka on Nov. 5. Gamba Osaka beat the Australian team 3-0.

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Own goal gives Kashima draw with Adelaide in ACL q'finals

KASHIMA, Japan - Australia's Adelaide United midfielder Travis Dodd (R) scores the opener in the 38th minute of a match against Japan's Kashima Antlers in the first leg of their Asian Champions League quarterfinal in Kashima on Sept. 17. The match ended 1-1.

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Own goal gives Kashima draw with Adelaide in ACL q'finals

KASHIMA, Japan - Japan's Kashima Antlers striker Shinzo Kouroki shoots during the second half of a match against Australia's Adelaide United in the first leg of their Asian Champions League quarterfinal in Kashima on Sept. 17. The match ended 1-1.

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Own goal gives Kashima draw with Adelaide in ACL q'finals

KASHIMA, Japan - Japan's Kashima Antlers goalkeeper Hitoshi Sogahata stops a shot by Australia's Adelaide United striker Cristiano (10) during the second half of a match in the first leg of their Asian Champions League quarterfinal in Kashima on Sept. 17. The match ended with a draw 1-1.

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Ace Nakata misses penalty in Olympic soccer q'finals

SYDNEY, Australia - Japanese midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata misses a penalty kick in the men's Olympic soccer quarterfinal on Sept. 23 against the United States at the Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide. Japan lost to the U.S. 5-4 on penalties after the game had finished 2-2 after extra time.

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Yanagisawa heads home goal against the U.S.

ADELAIDE, Australia - Atsushi Yanagisawa heads home a first-half goal in the 31st minute against the United States in the quarterfinals of the Olympic soccer tournament on Sept. 23.

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(SP)AUSTRALIA-ADELAIDE-FOOTBALL-A-LEAGUE WOMEN-XIAO YUYI-DEBUT

(221120) -- ADELAIDE, Nov. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Yuyi (R) of Adelaide United competes during the first round match against Sydney FC at the 2022-2023 season of A-League Women in Adelaide, Australia, Nov. 20, 2022. Adelaide United on Nov. 4 announced the signing of Chinese international Xiao Yuyi on loan from Chinese Women's Super League club Shanghai for the entire 2022-23 season. (Jordan Trombetta/Handout via Xinhua)

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(SP)AUSTRALIA-ADELAIDE-FOOTBALL-A-LEAGUE WOMEN-XIAO YUYI-DEBUT

(221120) -- ADELAIDE, Nov. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Yuyi (R) of Adelaide United competes during the first round match against Sydney FC at the 2022-2023 season of A-League Women in Adelaide, Australia, Nov. 20, 2022. Adelaide United on Nov. 4 announced the signing of Chinese international Xiao Yuyi on loan from Chinese Women's Super League club Shanghai for the entire 2022-23 season. (Jordan Trombetta/Handout via Xinhua)

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(SP)AUSTRALIA-ADELAIDE-FOOTBALL-A-LEAGUE WOMEN-XIAO YUYI-DEBUT

(221120) -- ADELAIDE, Nov. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Yuyi of Adelaide United is seen during the first round match against Sydney FC at the 2022-2023 season of A-League Women in Adelaide, Australia, Nov. 20, 2022. Adelaide United on Nov. 4 announced the signing of Chinese international Xiao Yuyi on loan from Chinese Women's Super League club Shanghai for the entire 2022-23 season. (Jordan Trombetta/Handout via Xinhua)

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(SP)AUSTRALIA-ADELAIDE-FOOTBALL-A-LEAGUE WOMEN-XIAO YUYI-DEBUT

(221120) -- ADELAIDE, Nov. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Xiao Yuyi of Adelaide United warms up before the first round match against Sydney FC at the 2022-2023 season of A-League Women in Adelaide, Australia, Nov. 20, 2022. Adelaide United on Nov. 4 announced the signing of Chinese international Xiao Yuyi on loan from Chinese Women's Super League club Shanghai for the entire 2022-23 season. (Jordan Trombetta/Handout via Xinhua)

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Own goal gives Kashima draw with Adelaide in ACL q'finals

KASHIMA, Japan - Japan's Kashima Antlers goalkeeper Hitoshi Sogahata stops a shot by Australia's Adelaide United striker Cristiano (10) during the second half of a match in the first leg of their Asian Champions League quarterfinal in Kashima on Sept. 17. The match ended with a draw 1-1. (Kyodo)

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Own goal gives Kashima draw with Adelaide in ACL q'finals

KASHIMA, Japan - Australia's Adelaide United midfielder Travis Dodd (R) scores the opener in the 38th minute of a match against Japan's Kashima Antlers in the first leg of their Asian Champions League quarterfinal in Kashima on Sept. 17. The match ended 1-1. (Kyodo)

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Own goal gives Kashima draw with Adelaide in ACL q'finals

KASHIMA, Japan - Japan's Kashima Antlers striker Shinzo Kouroki shoots during the second half of a match against Australia's Adelaide United in the first leg of their Asian Champions League quarterfinal in Kashima on Sept. 17. The match ended 1-1. (Kyodo)

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Gamba Osaka beat Adelaide United in AFC Champions League final

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Gamba Osaka midfielder Yasuhito Endo celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the first half against Australia's Adelaide United in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final in Osaka on Nov. 5. Gamba Osaka won 3-0. (Kyodo)