Hosts Japan will kick off the women’s tournament against Canada on July 21, while their men’s campaign begins against South Africa on the following evening.

With seven Asian teams across the two competitions, and every group featuring an AFC nation, the draws set up several mouth-watering clashes, the-AFC.com breaks down the results of a dramatic morning at FIFA headquarters.

Whether it was stunning solo runs, sublime curlers, or historic headers, Matchday Three of the 2021 AFC Champions League had it all.

We've selected five of the best goals for you to choose from in the poll at the foot of the article.

Among this week’s contenders, Ritsu Doan helps consign one of Germany’s biggest clubs to relegation, Mehdi Taremi continues his Portuguese purple patch and Sam Kerr plays a crucial role in the English title race as one of a record four women’s AFC International Player of the Week nominees.

With 10 players from five nations in contention, study our list of nominees – for performances from April 15 to 21 – and don’t forget to register your all-important vote.

Goals from Abdullah Tarmin, Driss Fettouhi and Abdulrahman Ghareeb at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium steered Al Ahli to their first win in this year's competition on Wednesday.

Hattan Bahebri starred with a brace at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium as 2019 AFC Champions League winners Al Hilal moved three points clear at the top of the standings.

Shabab Al Ahli took the lead through Ahmed Alhashmi in the 28th minute, but late goals by Jovan Dokic and Akramjon Komilov secured AGMK their first-ever win in the AFC Champions League group stage, as well as placed them back in the running for a place in the Round of 16.

The win took AGMK to four points, level with Tajikistan's FC Istiklol in Group D and three behind leaders Al Hilal SFC of Saudi Arabia.

Man-of-the-match Olunga struck in the 10th, 27th and 85th minutes in an absorbing Group C tie which saw both sides exchanging leads at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

It was a crucial win for Al Duhail as the win meant they leapfrogged Esteghlal into top spot on seven points, one ahead of the Iranians at the midway stage.