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I suggested yesterday that the Victory’s trip to Gwangyang, South Korea was little more than a friendly for both teams, with the Chunnam Dragons holding only the faintest hope of overtaking Gamba Osaka at the top of Group G.
The game reflected precisely how little was at stake, as both Melbourne and Chunnam churned out listless […]

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Chunnam Dragons vs. Melbourne Victory airs on Foxsports 1 at 8pm tonight (viewers choice).
Gamba Osaka have all but wrapped up Group G of the Asian Champions League with their commanding lead. It would take an incredible dip in form for the J-League side to relinquish its place in the quarterfinals now. A draw against Chonburi […]

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Chonburi FC 3, Melbourne Victory 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8×8Eb3l4Pzg

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Melbourne Victory vs. Chunnam Dragons, 2 - 0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APZrK2BDRvA

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It was a defenders’ night, with Kevin Muscat and Rodrigo Vargas scoring a goal apiece to give Melbourne Victory a 2-0 win over the Chunnam Dragons. And a third defender, Matthew Kemp, won the penalty that would lead to the opening goal. With defenders like these, who needs strikers?
It looked like it could have been […]

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Melbourne Victory embarks on its maiden voyage into the realm of Asian competition tonight, hosting Korean FA Cup winners the Chunnam Dragons.
With 20,000 tickets sold and a relaxing of Telstra Dome rules for supporters, this should be a dramatic and memorable night.
There’s a whiff of confidence in the air. Ernie Merrick indicated earlier this week […]

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This post continues our series of team profiles ahead of the Asian Champions League. Last week, we took an in-depth look at the Melbourne Victory. This week, we have a slightly less in-depth look at the Chunnam Dragons, the Victory’s first opponent in the ACL.
Chunnam Dragons:
City: Gwangyang, South Korea
Stadium: Gwang-Yang Stadium, capacity 14,284
Coach: Park hang-Seo
The […]

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