#ACL2022 - Round of 16: Facts and Stats

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

#ACL2022 - Round of 16: Facts and Stats

Saitama: The eight teams vying for places in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 (East) quarter-finals have left no stone unturned in their preparation for the continental showpiece.

While some are aiming to lift the title again, others will be aiming to advance further than ever before, with two teams competing in the Round of 16 for the first time.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting facts and stats ahead of the Round of 16 matches. 

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AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 (East) – Ones to Watch

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 (East) – Ones to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: With the resumption of the East Zone of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 just two days away, we pick eight players from the region who could prove to be the key for their teams in the much-anticipated Round of 16.

A number of these players lit up the group stage with their impressive performances while some of them didn’t feature earlier in this year’s tournament but have proven their ability in the past.

the-AFC.com picks for the players you should keep an eye on in the East Zone's Round of 16 ties.

Round of 16 (East): How They Got There

Sun, 14 Aug, 2022

Round of 16 (East): How They Got There

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2022 springs back into action this week with the Round of 16 (East) matches to be played.

That will be followed by the East quarter-finals and semi-final with all eight teams fancying their chances of being in the knockout stage draw on August 20.

The-AFC.com retraces how the sides progressed into the Round of 16.

5 Memorable Round of 16 (East) Ties

Sun, 14 Aug, 2022

5 Memorable Round of 16 (East) Ties

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 clashes in the East are sure to bring plenty of excitement for the Continent's football fans. Ahead of those much-anticipated ties, we have selected some of the encounters from the past editions to enjoy.

The Round of 16 was introduced in the AFC Champions League back in 2009, and since then we have witnessed some action-packed matches, particularly in recent times. the-AFC.com highlights five last 16 ties from the East side of the continent that are worth remembering and re-living.

Damjanovic’s AFC Champions League™ achievements has countryman Mugosa dreaming big

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Damjanovic’s AFC Champions League™ achievements has countryman Mugosa dreaming big

Kobe: Japan’s Vissel Kobe are aiming to reach the AFC Champions League™ quarter-finals for the second time when they face fellow J1 League side Yokohama F. Marinos in the Round of 16. A man who will be hoping to make his continental bow in that tie will be Vissel’s summer signing Stefan Mugosa.

The Montenegro striker signed for the Andres Iniesta-led side after five seasons in Korea Republic’s top flight with Incheon United and will be hoping he can make the same impact as countryman Dejan Damjanovic, the competition’s all-time top goalscorer.

The-AFC.com caught up exclusively with the 30-year-old ahead of the match with Yokohama to discuss his move to Japan, his Round of 16 opponents and his aims for the season.

Esaka looking to unleash Urawa's attacking threat on Johor Darul Ta’zim

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Esaka looking to unleash Urawa's attacking threat on Johor Darul Ta’zim

Saitama: Urawa Red Diamonds midfielder Ataru Esaka believes an attacking approach and a positive outlook will help the two-time AFC Champions League™ winners see off Round of 16 opponents Johor Darul Ta’zim to book a place in the last eight of this year’s competition.

The teams meet in Saitama on August 19 with Urawa looking to put aside indifferent domestic form to advance to the quarter-finals of the continental club championship for the fifth time in club’s history.

Yokohama F. Marinos charting a new era under Muscat

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Yokohama F. Marinos charting a new era under Muscat

Yokohama: In little over a year since replacing Ange Postecoglou as manager, Australian Kevin Muscat has taken Yokohama F. Marinos back to the top of the J1 League standings and, as he tells the-AFC.com, his sights are set on a run deep into this year’s AFC Champions League™. 

Following in the footsteps of Postecoglou, the AFC Asian Cup™-winning Australian who steered Yokohama F. Marinos to the 2019 J1 League title, would be a daunting proposition for many coaches.

Zeca: ‘Irreplaceable’ Cesinha is Daegu’s greatest-ever player

Tue, 02 Aug, 2022

Zeca: ‘Irreplaceable’ Cesinha is Daegu’s greatest-ever player

Daegu: Zeca has heaped praise on countryman Cesinha, describing his Brazilian teammate as the greatest player in Daegu FC’s history ahead of the Korean side’s AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 clash against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors on August 18.

Injury ruled Cesinha out of the group stage back in April when Zeca enjoyed a continental debut to remember, scoring six goals to help his new team finish on top of Group F and advance to the knockout rounds for the second successive year.