Mark Bridge says Asian Champions League win still feels surreal
Bridge says the Wanderers Asian Champions League win still feels surreal, as the team turns its focus towards the A-League.
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It’s surreal to be honest that we were able to win the AFC Champions League.
To me it still hasn’t fully sunk in just how big of an achievement that is. I don’t think it’s going to sink in until after I retire.
It’s crazy to think that we are now the champions of Asia after only 77 competitive games together as a club. It’s ridiculous.
Saudi Arabia is very different in terms of its culture from Australia so it was always going to be a shock but they treated us well.
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And then of course you have the crowd, 64,000 very, very vocal supporters. Words can’t really do it justice. I mean, we could not hear our trainer during the warm up and he was two metres away.
I can’t explain the feeling lifting the trophy.
Obviously, you’re happy for what you have achieved but it’s still surreal; you didn’t think it was happening.
It’s been challenging along the way so to get rewarded was incredible. And a big thank you to the 14 people that made the trip.
To be surrounded by thousands against you, we can’t thank them enough.
Then to see what happened at the Airport, we could hear them when we were waiting for our bags in customs. It was incredible, they’re amazing supporters.
Now I’m one of the lucky ones that are getting rested for our game against Wellington tonight.
I’ve played every minute of every game this season so my mind needs a rest just as much as my body does.
It’s going to be hard to get back up for the A-League after coming off such a high game, but the boys are professionals.
We didn’t start off the best, we have zero points so we need to fix that. Tonight will be a great start.
THE ROAD AHEAD
■ After losing their first two A-League matches the Wanderers now face two tough away trips
■ Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix today, 5.30pm, Westpac Stadium
■ Wanderers v Perth Glory, 9.30pm, nib Stadium
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