Group G: Melbourne City fall short despite win over United City

Sun, 01 May, 2022

Group G: Melbourne City fall short despite win over United City

Pathum Thani: Melbourne City collected the three points but fell short of the five-goal margin that would have secured their place in the AFC Champions League™ knockout stage, winning 3-0 over last-placed United City as Group G concluded on Saturday.

The A-League side took their points tally to 12 thanks to goals from Raphael Borges Rodrigues, Jamie Maclaren, and Marco Tilio, but they must now wait for tomorrow’s results to see if they will advance as one of the top three runners-up in the East Zone, while Thailand’s BG Pathum United were confirmed as group winners on goal difference.
 
The number five was on everyone’s lips before kick-off, with BG Pathum United’s scoreless draw against Jeonnam Dragons giving Melbourne City the opportunity to win the group with a victory by five or more goals against Group G’s bottom placed side.

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Group F: Daegu sink Lion City Sailors to progress

Wed, 11 May, 2022

Group F: Daegu sink Lion City Sailors to progress

Buriram: Daegu FC came from a goal down to beat Lion City Sailors FC 2-1 in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ on Saturday as the side from Korea Republic booked their place in the Round of 16.

Both Lee Keun-ho and Zeca scored in second half, after Song Ui-young had opened the scoring for the Sailors in the 26th minute, to secure the three points. 

The result meant Daegu overtook Urawa Red Diamonds at the top of the standings on the head-to-head criteria, with both teams advancing to the knockout stage. 

Group F: Urawa Red Diamonds book spot in style

Sun, 01 May, 2022

Group F: Urawa Red Diamonds book spot in style

Buriram: Urawa Red Diamonds were at their best to defeat Shandong Taishan 5-0 in Group F of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 as the two-time champions booked their spot in the Round of 16.

Urawa, who missed the last two editions of the continental showpiece, registered their fourth win of the campaign at the Buriram City Stadium to take their place among the elite sides in the knockout stage. 

Group G: BG Pathum United advance despite Jeonnam stalemate

Sun, 01 May, 2022

Group G: BG Pathum United advance despite Jeonnam stalemate

Pathum Thani: BG Pathum United eventually advanced to the AFC Champions League™ knockout stage despite only managing a 0-0 draw against now-eliminated Jeonnam Dragons at Pathum Thani Stadium on Saturday.

For the second successive match, the Thai League side had the opportunity to advance to the Round of 16 with a win, and for the second time they failed to take advantage, but Melbourne City’s 3-0 win over United City later on Sunday wasn’t enough to overhaul them in top spot in Group G.

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.

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.