Siem de Jong is at risk of being cut from Sydney FC's Asian Champions League squad due to his ongoing injury problems.
Keisuke Honda will return to his homeland but in Victory blue when the Melbourne side takes on Hiroshima Sanfrecce in the Asian Champions League.
Newcastle's continental dreams are over after the Jets proved no match for defending champions Japanese powerhouses Kashima Antlers.
Persija Jakarta coach defends decision to play striker in their Champions League qualifier against Newcastle just hours after Simic faced charges over an alleged assault of a woman.
Nigel Boogaard and substitute Matthew Ridenton were the extra-time heroes as Newcastle beat the Indonesian club 3-1 in their Asian Champions League qualifier.
Despite slipping seven points behind league leaders Perth Glory with a 2-1 loss on Sunday,Victory forward Kosta Barbarouses believes it's down to their slow starts rather than superior opposition.
The 31-year-old striker was arrested at Sydney Airport on Sunday,as he landed in Australia ahead of a knockout clash against the Newcastle Jets.
Perth boss Tony Popovic and Victory chief Kevin Muscat believe an Asian Champions League fixture pile-up could help Glory's rival in their finals push.
Sydney FC players slammed the condition of the pitch at Allianz Stadium after their goalless draw with Shanghai Shenhua.
Kevin Muscat gave youngsters and fringe players a chance - including a midfielder who only turned 16 two months ago - and was rewarded with a memorable win.
Sydney FC players have denounced the standard of Allianz Stadium's pitch and expressed relief it will be re-turfed in time for their A-League semi-final.