The match was scheduled for Tuesday, 17 March, at Gold Coast Stadium but will now be played on Wednesday, 18 March, at the same venue, AFC executive director (competitions division) Shin Man Gil confirmed on Friday.
Kick off remains unchanged at 7.30pm.
Brisbane Roar applied to the AFC, through Football Federation Australia, for the change of date to give its players the usual minimum three days’ rest after its scheduled Hyundai A-League game against Western Sydney Wanderers at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, 8 March.
The Roar has a brutal schedule of matches over the next two weeks.
After playing the Glory in Perth on Saturday night, it flies to Japan on Sunday to play Urawa Red Diamonds in an AFC Champions League match on Wednesday. It then leavse Japan on Thursday, arriving in Brisbane on Friday morning to begin preparations for the Western Sydney clash.
After that game, the Roar plays Suwon, now on the Wednesday, with a tough A-League clash with Sydney FC four days later.
“Common sense has prevailed and we appreciate the AFC’s understanding on this matter,” said Roar Football Director Ken Stead.
“Playing two matches within two days of each other is not only tough for the players but the risk of injury when playing fatigued skyrockets. The extra 24 hours rest will be invaluable.”
Tickets already purchased for the previous date will remain valid for the Wednesday, 18 March game. Patrons unable to attend on the new date can get a refund through Ticketek.
The Roar began its campaign with a stoppage time 1-0 loss to Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan last Wednesday.
The Roar hosts Urawa on Tuesday, May 5, while its away schedule also includes matches on 8 April (Suwon) and 21 April (Beijing).
