IT was win more for FIFA's 'for the good of the game' motto rather than Adelaide United as Persipura's hopes of playing in the 2012 AFC Champions League faded to dust.

Adelaide ensured Persipura's Champions League argument was laid to rest in a 3-0 win at Hindmarsh Stadium last night as Nigel Boogaard's goal from a corner after 12 minutes soothed the nerves of the "angry" Reds.

But finishing was still a major flaw in Adelaide's game as another defender Evgeniy Levchenko scored from another set-piece on the other side of the break.

Indonesian idol Serginho van Dijk then proved Adelaide could score from open play when he rocked the back of the net seven minutes from time.

But life can now go back to normal for Adelaide United and the Asian Football Confederation with Persipura's Court of Arbitration hearing set down in March for the right to play in the international club competition now deemed unnecessary.

The case was complicated, with Persipura an AFC-registered club - Indonesia's 2011 champion - relegated by Indonesia's football association for failing to join its sanctioned league.

Adelaide can now make up lost ground and again start preparing for its round one Champions League clash against Uzbekistan's Bunyodkor in Tashkent on March 6.

The Reds still have to cover an estimated $100,000 tab to host the one-off clash.

But the closure of the eastern grandstand was a poor advertisement given the Hindmarsh Stadium match was being beamed live to Indonesia.

The 5013 fans present were even denied the right to watch the big video screen in what was presumably another cost-saving measure

Boogaard sent the Indonesian dream packing, scoring from a Dario Vidosic set-piece.

Levchenko's header was scrambled off the line before the defender reacted quickly to find the back of the net from a rebound.

Persipura's keeper Yoo JaeHoon's goal was being peppered frequently throughout the clash but the Korea Republic gloveman was in irresistible form until Levchenko volleyed home from a textbook free kick which Osama Malik flicked on from Vidosic's corner.

Van Dijk then scored Adelaide third goal with a 7m rocket after substitute Zenon Caravella laid off the perfect ball inside the box.

But Persipura still managed to cause flutters as Adelaide's usual holes in defence appeared for the Indonesian side.

Persipura's Brazilian Beto, Tibo and Mandowen all had chances which they couldn't convert.