Sydney lose 0-0 in Japan

Well, Sydney are out. They drew 0-0 overnight in Japan in front of 45,000 Urawa Red Diamond fans and miss out on a place in the next round of the Asian Champions League by just one point.

It was a strong performance by Sydney. They dominated the game with 60% of possession but couldn't find the breakthrough.

David Zdrillic missed a sitter from six yards after good work from David Carney and Alex Brosque. How Sydney needed that goal.

Canberra's Adam Casey came on in the 65 minute but was unable to find a goal.

Overall this shows Sydney needed to convert a chance here or one of the ten they had against Shanghai in the last 0-0 game.

A striker, a couple of million for a striker. The lack of money in the Australia game, means we get what we pay for. Sydney produced a wonderful performance all over the park bar the bit that really matters. The finishing.

With Adelaide an Melbourne Victory in next year's tournament it could be many year's before Sydney come this close to progressing again.

Good to see a small band of Sydney supporters in Japan.

Will Melbourne Victory do better than Sydney in the ACL?

Do Sydney need a striker for next season? Tell us what you think.