Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The 16 sides in the East Zone are back in 2017 AFC Champions League action on Tuesday and Wednesday with the leading teams looking to join Jiangsu FC in the last 16 and those trailing aiming to remain in the hunt for knockout stage qualification.
Group G
First meets third in Group G as Suwon Samsung Bluewings look to book their place in the round of 16 with victory over Kawasaki Frontale on Tuesday while Guangzhou Evergrande would confirm Eastern SC’s elimination by winning in Hong Kong.
Suwon are two points clear at the top of the standings and Kawasaki have drawn four on the bounce. Failure to win in Suwon, coupled with Guangzhou claiming an away victory, would see the J.League side exit with a game to spare.
Elsewhere, two-time AFC Champions League winners Guangzhou have drawn three in a row since routing Eastern 7-0 on Matchday One but return to winning ways and they would look good for progression to the next phase.