Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The eight teams in the East Zone will return for the second legs of the AFC Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday and Wednesday with all eyes focused on a place in the last eight.
Jeju United and Kawasaki Frontale have commanding two-goal leads over Urawa Red Diamonds and Muangthong United, while Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai SIPG take slender one-goal advantages into away ties with Kashima Antlers and Jiangsu FC.
Kashima Antlers v Guangzhou Evergrande
Paulinho’s strike 15 minutes from time in the first leg ensured two-time winners Guangzhou Evergrande travel to Japan on Tuesday with a one-goal lead to defend and should the Chinese outfit maintain their unbeaten run on the continent a quarter-final berth will be assured.
But Kashima Antlers have proven formidable in front of their own fans, winning three out of three and scoring nine in the process. The J.League side’s lack of an away goal adds pressure because, if they concede, a minimum of three goals will be required.