Roar's ACL participation in doubt

In doubt ... the Roar don't have an automatic spot in the Asian Champions League. Source: Jono Searle / News Limited

Brisbane Roar's participation in next year's Asian Champion's League is in the balance after the A-League was stripped of one of its automatic allocations in the competition.

The Asian Football Confederation on Wednesday announced the A-League would be left with one automatic spot and a qualifying position - a decision made at an AFC executive committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur.

The 2013 allocation compares to previous years where the A-League was given two automatic spots plus an additional qualifying position.

The Roar secured their spot in the 2013 champions league competition by defeating Perth Glory in the 2011-12 A-League grand final.

However, due to the first allocation being given to the premiers, Central Coast Mariners, the Roar will now be subject to a qualifying campaign to confirm their spot.

The rule change also eliminates the possibility of a fairytale run from the third placed A-League side - a feat accomplished by Adelaide United in the 2012 Champions League, where they were knocked out in a thrilling quarter-final clash with Uzbekistan club side Bunyodkor.

In a statement released by Football Federation Australia on Thursday night, Head of the A-League, Damien de Bohun, said the AFC's decision was disappointing.

"It's important for us to maintain a strong presence in the ACL through the Central Coast Mariners' direct participation and the strong prospect of Brisbane Roar also qualifying," de Bohun said.

"Our real focus and that of our Clubs this year is the Hyundai A-League, the consolidation of the 10-team competition and continuing to build on the exciting start to this season."

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