Guangzhou: ACL Group H winners Guangzhou Evergrande announced the signing of World Cup winning coach Marcello Lippi on Friday.

Kuala Lumpur: Iranian giants Sepahan and Esteghlal will renew their domestic rivalry on the continental stage when they face off in the AFC Champions League Round of 16 encounter on May 22.

Jeddah: Mohammed Faouzi scored deep into stoppage time as Al Ittihad rounded off their Group B campaign by coming from behind twice to beat Al Arabi 3-2 in Jeddah on Wednesday.

Abu Dhabi: AFC Champions League debutants Baniyas secured a spot in the Round of 16 after downing tournament ever-presents Pakhtakor 2-0 on Wednesday to take second spot in Group B.

Doha: Brazilian forward Ricardo Oliveira scored all four of Al Jazira's goals as the United Arab Emirates Pro League side claimed their fifth victory in six Group A matches with a lively 4-3 win over Al Rayyan of Qatar on Wednesday.

Karshi: Esteghlal set up a mouth-watering Round of 16 clash against Iranian league rivals Sepahan in the AFC Champions League after easing to a 2-0 win over Uzbek side Nasaf in their final Group A match on Wednesday.

Tashkent: Uzbekistan champions Bunyodkor advanced to the last 16 of the AFC Champions League for the fifth consecutive season ahead of former champions Pohang Steelers after Anvar Gafurov's header at the start of the second half proved the difference between the two sides on Wednesday.

Ulsan: Ulsan Hyundai qualified for the last 16 of the AFC Champions League as Group F winners ahead of FC Tokyo after the K-League side rode their luck to edge out the Japanese Emperor's Cup winners 1-0 at Ulsan Munsu Stadium on Wednesday.

Osaka: Sergio van Dijk came off the bench to score his first goal of the campaign as Australia's Adelaide United beat Gamba Osaka 2-0 on Wednesday to win Group E and set-up a meeting with Nagoya Grampus in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League.

Brisbane:  A-League champions Brisbane Roar ended their 2012 AFC Champions League campaign with the frustration of a 1-1 draw with Beijing Guoan despite dominating the clash at Brisbane Stadium on Wednesday.