Vanquished Sydney FC turn their attentions to A-League semifinal

Sydney FC will turn their attentions to Sunday's A-League home semifinal against Melbourne Victory after Australia's hopes of qualifying a side in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League were crushed for a third straight season.

A 1-0 loss away to group leaders Ulsan Hyundai of South Korea on Tuesday effectively ended second-placed Sydney's hopes of a last-16 place.

Even if they won their final game and finished level on points with Shanghai SIPG, the Chinese club would finish second ahead of them...