Group I: Johor Darul Ta'zim edge Ulsan Hyundai to seal historic Round of 16 berth

Sun, 01 May, 2022

Group I: Johor Darul Ta'zim edge Ulsan Hyundai to seal historic Round of 16 berth

Johor Bahru: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) added a brand-new chapter to their history-making AFC Champions League™ 2022 season by clinching their first-ever Round of 16 berth after battling to a last gasp 2-1 victory against Ulsan Hyundai FC at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on Saturday.

With nothing less than three points securing their passage from Group I, the Southern Tigers displayed remarkable resolve to become the first Malaysian club to reach the Round of 16 since the start of the AFC Champions League™ era.

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Group I: Kawasaki Frontale defeat Guangzhou

Sun, 01 May, 2022

Group I: Kawasaki Frontale defeat Guangzhou

Johor Bahru: Kei Chinen’s solitary goal earned Kawasaki Frontale a 1-0 win over Guangzhou FC at the Larkin Stadium in Johor Bahru on Saturday but it was not enough to keep the J1 League champions alive in the AFC Champions League™ 2022 as Johor Darul Ta’zim won Group I.

Yu Kobayashi’s perfectly weighted ball into Chinen's path allowed the forward to turn the Guangzhou defence before slipping his shot beyond Zhang Jihao to give the Japanese side a 14th minute lead.
 
Toru Oniki’s side pressed to increase their lead but found a determined Guangzhou defence in their way, but it mattered little as JDT’s dramatic late 2-1 win over Ulsan Hyundai in the other Group I game meant the Malaysian sifr advanced to the Round of 16.

Preview - Group H: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Sat, 30 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group H: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Ho Chi Minh: Yokohama F Marinos have not been looking at the possible permutations going into Sunday’s AFC Champions League 2022 Group H decider against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.

Although Kevin Muscat's F Marinos lead the standings on 12 points, Jeonbuk have almost surely sealed their place in the Round of 16 irrespective of whether they win Group H or finish runners-up.

The three best second-placed teams will join the five group winners in the Round of 16, with Jeonbuk's earlier results placing them in a favourable position even if they finish runners-up to their Japanese opponents.

Preview - Group H: Hoang Anh Gia Lai (VIE) v Sydney FC (AUS)

Sat, 30 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group H: Hoang Anh Gia Lai (VIE) v Sydney FC (AUS)

Ho Chi Minh City: Kiatisuk Senamuang and Steve Corica have rallied their respective Hoang Anh Gia Lai and Sydney FC teams for one final push when they meet in Group H of the AFC Champions League 2022 on Sunday.

Both teams enter the final matchday not having a win to their names and are looking to end their respective campaigns on a high.

Of the two, HAGL have enjoyed a reasonably more successful outing as their never-say-die attitude against three of Asia's biggest teams has won them many admirers.

Sydney, on the other hand, would have expected to have been challenging for a place in the Round of 16 instead of going into their final match with just two points.

Preview - Group J: Kitchee SC (HKG) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Sat, 30 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group J: Kitchee SC (HKG) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Buriram: Raul Baena is confident Kitchee SC will cement their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Round of 16 spot when they take on Vissel Kobe in their final Group J match on Sunday. 

A draw for Kitchee will put them in a comfortable spot for the last 16 as one of the three best runners-up and Baena is looking forward to creating history with the Hong Kong champions.