An Asian Champions League match between Changchun Yatai and Australia's Adelaide United has been postponed 24 hours due to last week's earthquake in China.

The Asian Football Confederation announced yesterday the vital Group E match would be delayed until Thursday due to a three-day period of national mourning which started yesterday in China. Changchun needs a win to progress while Adelaide will be happy with a draw. "Win or we'll be out. What can we depend on? Our mental strength ... We're not fighting alone, every player wants to dedicate the victory to the victims of the earthquake," Changchun coach Gao Hongbo said.

(Shanghai Daily May 20, 2008)