Mauk's Return and Adelaide's Rebound | Australia News

Adelaide United faces a fiery reunion as former star Stefan Mauk, now with Cong An Hanoi, returns to his old stomping grounds for a high-stakes AFC Champions League Elite playoff — and captain Craig Goodwin made it clear: no sentiment on the pitch. Mauk, who racked up over 100 appearances for Adelaide across three stints, is eager to help his new club make history in Vietnam’s top competition while staying focused on winning. For Adelaide, this clash offers redemption after a recent Australia Cup exit and a golden chance to develop young talent against elite opposition. The loser drops to the AFC Champions League Two — making every tackle, every pass, and every goal count. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6777b51cf332ac4f