The AFC Champions League quarter-finals have been decided, with Shandong Taishan in the East Asian zone taking on Yokohama Mariners, while Jeonbuk Hyundai will take on Ulsan HD. In the West Asia Division, Al Ain will face Riyadh Victory, while Riyadh Crescent will join forces with Jeddah in the Saudi Civil War. Although Shandong Taishan lost twice to Yokohama Mariner in the group stage, they are expected to prove their mettle in the quarterfinals. Riyadh Victory, on the other hand, will face a huge challenge as they will face Riyadh Crescent. Riyadh Crescent hold a winning record in their last 26 matches and are considered the favourites to win the AFC Champions League. To sum up, Shandong Taishan is more likely to reach the final, while Riyadh Crescent is seen as a strong contender for the title.
Shandong Taishan in the East Asian Division performed well in the group stage and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals. However, they will face a tough opponent - Yokohama Marinos.
In the group stage, Shandong Taishan was twice challenged by the Yokohama Mariners and lost 0-1 twice. This means that Shandong Taishan will have to go all out to turn things around and make the cut.
However, Shandong Taishan will not sit still. They have shown great quality in the last few matches, especially in their battle with Guangzhou Evergrande, where they showed great teamwork and perseverance. These positive performances found them the necessary confidence in the quarter-finals.
On the other hand, Jeonbuk Hyundai will take on Ulsan HD. It was a suspenseful matchup, as both teams performed similarly in the group stage, with both claiming two wins and a draw. This match will be full of anticipation from the crowd, with both teams having the quality to advance.
In the West Asia region, the matchup between Al Ain and Riyadh Victory has also attracted much attention. As a strong Asian football team, Al Ain has always been the favorite team in the AFC Champions League.
They showed strong attacking power and solid defense in the group stage, and they are an opponent to be reckoned with. However, they will face a strong opposition such as Riyadh Victory, who also showed excellent performance in the group stage.
In addition, Riyadh Crescent will face Jeddah United in a fierce Saudi civil war. Riyadh Crescent have long been the best in Asian football, winning all of their last 26 matches and are the favourites to win the AFC Champions League. And Jeddah United, as a team that should not be underestimated, will also bring certain challenges to Riyadh Crescent.
Overall, the quarter-finals were fiercely contested. Shandong Taishan will be expected to turn the tables against Yokohama Mariners, while Jeonbuk Hyundai vs Ulsan HD will also be a tough matchup. In the West Asia region, Al Ain's clash with Riyadh will be a big spotlight, while Riyadh Crescent is favored as a strong contender for the title.
Fans can't wait to see how exciting these exciting matches will bring them endless excitement and surprises.
In the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League, the top eight teams have been decided, and these matches will be exciting matchups. In the East Asian division, Shandong Taishan will take on Yokohama Mariners, while Jeonbuk Hyundai will take on Ulsan HD. Although Shandong Taishan lost twice to Yokohama Mariners in the group stage, they will never be easily defeated. The Tarzan team is strong, with great players and solid tactics, and they will be expected to prove their quality in the game and emerge victorious.
Another match in the East Asian Division, Jeonbuk Hyundai vs. Ulsan HD, also attracted much attention. Jeonbuk Hyundai is a formidable force in Asian football, having won the AFC Champions League several times in their history. Ulsan HD, on the other hand, is also a good team, and they showed a great performance in the group stage.
It will be a tough battle with both teams battling it out for the right to qualify.
In the West Asia Division, Team Ain will meet Riyadh Victory. Team Ain is a giant team in Iranian football, with a strong squad and excellent players. Riyadh Victory, on the other hand, are a powerhouse in the Saudi Arabian Professional Football League, and they performed well in the group stage, showing great quality and team spirit. This match will be a battle of skills and tactics, with both teams battling it out to win and have a chance of qualifying.
One of the most eye-catching matches came in the West Asia region, where the Riyadh Crescent took on Jeddah United in a Saudi civil war. Riyadh Crescent are one of the favourites to win the AFC Champions League at the moment, having won their last 26 matches and shown their unstoppable quality. Jeddah United, on the other hand, are also a good team and they have also performed well in the group stage and will be hoping to build on their best efforts.