Round of 16 - 2nd Leg: 5 Things To Look Out For

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Round of 16 - 2nd Leg: 5 Things To Look Out For

Kuala Lumpur: The stakes are raised in this week's AFC Champions League as the identity of the four quarter-finalists from the East will be decided in the Round of 16 second leg matches on Tuesday and Wednesday.

All four of the last 16 ties are tantilisingly poised - either level or with a team holding a slim one goal advantage - and promise some rollercoaster action to come. The-AFC.com has picked out five things to look out for ahead of the games.

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Round of 16 2nd Leg: East Zone Preview

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Round of 16 2nd Leg: East Zone Preview

Kuala Lumpur: Hot on the heels of the first legs of the 2019 AFC Champions League Round of 16 fixtures, the eight remaining sides in the East Zone will reconvene for the return meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Holders Kashima Antlers, Guangzhou Evergrande and Ulsan Hyundai all take slim leads into the second legs, while the tie between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Shanghai SIPG is still firmly in the balance.

There's still all to play for, says Zhang Chi

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

There's still all to play for, says Zhang Chi

Jinan: Shandong Luneng's first leg goalscorer Zhang Chi believes their AFC Champions League Round of 16 with Guangzhou Evergrande is still far from over ahead of the return meeting at Jinan Olympic Stadium.

Wei Shihao's first-half strike and a late own-goal from Zheng Zheng at Tianhe Stadium sees Guangzhou 2-1 in front on aggregate in the lead-up to Tuesday's second leg, but Zhang's fine angled strike that reduced the deficit does give Shandong a vital edge and an extra dimension to the clash of countrymen.

And the midfielder is adamant that the tie is still tightly poised.

Bulthuis: Ulsan can win the AFC Champions League

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Bulthuis: Ulsan can win the AFC Champions League

Ulsan: Dave Bulthuis insists Ulsan Hyundai have what it takes to lift the 2019 AFC Champions League after the K League side secured a highly impressive 2-1 away victory over Urawa Red Diamonds in the first leg of the Round of 16 on Wednesday. 

Ulsan had not won away in the competition in more than two years but put in an assured performance at Saitama Stadium and, after falling behind, leveled before the interval through Joo Min-kyu before substitute Hwang Il-su struck a late winner. 

The victory means the Korean side now must only avoid defeat at home – where they have won all three of their games to date – to progress to the quarter-finals for the first time since winning the competition in 2012.

Failure to win at home is an opportunity missed, says Wang Shenchao

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Failure to win at home is an opportunity missed, says Wang Shenchao

Shanghai: Defender Wang Shenchao admitted that Shanghai SIPG now face a tough challenge to overcome two-time AFC Champions League winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors after they could only draw the first leg of their Round of 16 clash at Shanghai Stadium.

The Chinese Super League champions could not have asked for a worse start in their tie with Continental heavyweights Jeonbuk, conceding in the opening minute after Moon Seon-min's clever finish.

However, the hosts responded with Wang heading home Yu Hai's cross six minutes before half-time. Chances came and went after the interval but a 1-1 draw was to be the final scoreline. A result that Wang feels, while fair, does put his side in a difficult position going into the second leg on Wednesday.

ACL 2019 Allianz Goal of the Week: Moon Seon-min (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ACL 2019 Allianz Goal of the Week: Moon Seon-min (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC)

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com has announced that Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC's Moon Seon-min is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the first leg of the 2019 AFC Champions League Round of 16.

Analysis: Ulsan grow in belief to sink Urawa

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Analysis: Ulsan grow in belief to sink Urawa

Saitama: Ulsan Hyundai secured their first away win in the AFC Champions League in more than two years to gain the upper hand against Urawa Red Diamonds following a 2-1 victory in the first leg of the Round of 16 on Wednesday.

Two-time champions Urawa went into the game with a reputation for being formidable at home in the knockout rounds but it was the 2012 winners Ulsan who got their game plan just right to seal an impressive victory.