The West Zone produced many twists and turns and the script is set to be repeated in the three East groups that will be contested in Thailand and two in Uzbekistan.

Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some interesting stats ahead of Group G kicking off the action on Tuesday.

Boris Tashchy opened the scoring for Pohang Steelers in the 11th minute while Lim Sang-Hyub added their second nine minutes from time to give the K-League 1 side all three points.

An expanded format sees teams from Vietnam and Singapore return for the first time in a number of years, while there is also an AFC Champions League debut for the Philippines as sides from Southeast Asia play a more prominent role.

With holders Ulsan Hyundai as well as former winners Gamba Osaka, Guangzhou FC, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Pohang Steelers in the mix, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for ahead of the opening games on June 22.

With no shortage of attacking talent on display, we shine the spotlight on five frontmen who are on fire in their clubs’ domestic campaigns and could be set to bring those hot streaks onto the Asian stage in this year's continental club competition.