Western Sydney Wanderers fans cried, embraced and set off flares at Parramatta’s Centenary Square to celebrate the club’s historic Asian Champions League win.

An estimated 5000 people crowded into the square early this morning to watch the second leg of the Wanderers’ final against Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal in Riyadh.

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They were chanting and beating drums before the game, but all fell silent at the kick-off at King Fahd Stadium and stayed that way for most of the first half, as neither side could find the back of the net.

The chanting started building again around sunrise as the match reached its final moments – and a 0-0 draw delivered the trophy to the Wanderers 1-0 on aggregate after their first leg win at home last weekend.

Die-hard fan Steve Marvello sobbed as the final whistle blew and the Wanderers became the first ever Australian team to win the ACL.

“This is the most amazing moment in Western Sydney’s history,” he said.

“The crowd is going off. Everyone’s just being really supportive of the boys.

“(Coach Tony) Popovic is awesome.”

Goalkeeper Ante Covic was the crowd favourite after stopping numerous Al-Hilal chances.

“Our goalkeeper was amazing. He was our machine all the way through,” said Marcelo Canales, who was wearing head-to-toe merchandise and waving a team flag.

Her family would be at the airport “for sure” to welcome home the team on Monday, she said.

The Western Sydney Wanderers, in just their third season, are one of the A-League’s most supported clubs.

More than 200 fans expressed interest in heading to the match in Riyadh, but only 14 managed to negotiate Saudi Arabia’s strict visa requirements and high travel costs.

The Parramatta City Council set up the event in Centenary Square following huge community interest on social media.

Lord Mayor Scott Lloyd said the win would strengthen Western Sydney’s soccer community.

“I think it’s a true indication of what we are out here in the west. We rise to the occasion,” he said.

“We have a lot of talent, a lot of ability and our players really showed it off tonight.”

The crowds remained chanting until well past the end of the game and car horns sounded through Parramatta’s main streets as they left.

Al Hilal’s Thiago Neves reacts to a missed scoring opportunity. Photo: Getty

HOW THE A-LEAGUE’S LATEST BECAME ASIA’S GREATEST: THE WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS STORY

4 April 2012 – Football Federation Australia announces plans for a new team in Western Sydney, to enter the A-League in the 2012/13 season.

17 May 2012 – Tony Popovic appointed coach, Lyall Gorman becomes first chairman.

25 June 2012 – After a fan survey, the club’s red and black colours are chosen and the nickname “Wanderers” ahead of Wolves, Strikers, Rangers and Athletic.

25 July 2012 – Wanderers play first friendly, beating Nepean 5-0 at Cook Park.

28 September 2012 – Japanese star Shinji Ono signs on as an international marquee.

6 October 2012 – A-League debut, drawing 0-0 with Central Coast Mariners at Parramatta Stadium.

27 October 2012 – First A-League win and goal; Mark Bridge scoring in round four to earn a win in Brisbane.

13 January 2013 – The Wanderers start an A-League record ten-game winning streak that surges them to the top of the ladder.

29 March 2013 – A maiden premiership in their debut season is confirmed with a final day win over Newcastle Jets.

21 April 2013 – The Wanderers lose the A-League grand final 2-0 to Central Coast Mariners.

26 October 2013 – More than 40,000 attend the opening Sydney derby of the year, won by the Wanderers 2-0.

26 February 2013 – Western Sydney make Asian Champions League (ACL) debut, losing 3-1 at home to Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai.

12 April 2014 – Just three wins in their last 11 matches sees the Wanderers lose pace with premiers Brisbane Roar.

4 May 2014 – The Wanderers are pipped at the post again, losing the grand final 2-1 to the Roar in extra time.

14 May 2014 – Western Sydney backs up from their A-League disappointment, qualifying for the last eight of the ACL over Japan’s Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

27 August 2014 – Reigning champions Guangzhou Evergrande are defeated in the ACL quarter-finals.

25 October 2014 – Al-Hilal are beaten 1-0 in the first leg of the ACL final by a Tomi Juric goal.

1 November 2014 – A 0-0 draw makes Western Sydney champions of Asia, withstanding a barrage of Al-Hilal attacks in a 0-0 second leg draw.

ROAD TO RIYADH: WESTERN SYDNEY’S MAGIC ASIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RUN

Group stage

WSW 1-3 Ulsan Hyundai

Guizhou Renfe 0-1 WSW

WSW 1-0 Kawasaki Frontale

Kawasaki Frontale 2-1 WSW

Ulsan Hyundai 0-2 WSW

WSW 5-0 Guizhou Renfe

Round of 16

Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3-1 WSW

WSW 2-0 Sanfreece Hiroshima – WSW win on away goals

Quarter-final

WSW 1-0 Guangzhou Evergrande

Guangzhou Evergrande 2-1 WSW – WSW win on away goals

Semi-final

FC Seoul 0-0 WSW

WSW 2-0 FC Seoul – WSW win 2-0

Final

WSW 1-0 Al-Hilal

Al-Hilal 0-0 WSW – WSW win 1-0 and win the Asian Champions League.