Shanghai Port to face Yokohama F Marinos in Asian Champions League Round of 16
Shanghai Port will take on Yokohama F Marinos in the round of 16 of the Asian Champions League Elite next month. The Chinese Super League side secured thier place in the knockout round after Shandong taishan withdrew from the competition due to reported health issues.
Yokohama topped the east Asian league standings, wrapping up the group stage undefeated.They will travel to shanghai for the first leg on march 4th, with the return fixture a week later.
Other notable matchups in the round of 16 include: Thailand’s Buriram United hosting Malaysian side Johor Darul Ta’zim (March 4th ), Shanghai Shenhua facing Japanese champions kawasaki Frontale (march 5th), and reigning J-League champions Vissel Kobe hosting South Korea’s Gwangju FC (March 5th).
The victors of these four ties will advance to the quarterfinals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, joining the four qualifiers from the Asian Champions League’s west region.
In the west region, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr will clash with Iran’s Esteghlal. Meanwhile, Qatar’s Al Sadd takes on al Wasl of the United Arab Emirates. Four-time champions Al Hilal will face Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor, and fellow Saudi club Al Ahli square off against Qatar’s al Rayyan. These matches will also be played in two legs, with the first leg on March 3rd and 4th, and the return legs on March 10th and 11th.
Shandong Taishan’s withdrawal from the tournament, citing health issues for missing their match against Ulsan Hyundai, has resulted in their results being expunged from the tournament records.The club faces a minimum fine of $50,000, a suspension of at least one season from AFC competitions, and a potential obligation to return all subsidies received.
* **Q: What are the potential consequences for Shandong Taishan’s withdrawal from the tournament?**
Asian Champions League Q&A: Your Burning Questions Answered
With the knockout stage of the Asian Champions League Elite approaching, we’ve compiled answers to some of your most frequently asked questions.
Q: Who will Shanghai Port face in the Round of 16?
A: Shanghai Port will take on Yokohama F Marinos. This exciting matchup pits the Chinese Super League side against the reigning East Asian league champions who cruised through the group stage undefeated.
Q: What happened to Shandong Taishan?
A: Shandong Taishan withdrew from the tournament due to reported health concerns affecting thier players. Their results have been expunged from the records, and they face significant penalties from the AFC, including a potential fine, suspension from future competitions, and the obligation to return subsidies.
Q: Where are the Round of 16 matches being played?
A: The matches will be played in two legs, with the first legs taking place on March 4th and 5th, and the return legs a week later.
Q: Who are some other notable teams competing in the Round of 16?
A: Fans can look forward to exciting clashes between Buriram United and Johor Darul Ta’zim, Shanghai Shenhua and Kawasaki Frontale, and Vissel Kobe and Gwangju FC.
Q: What happens next after the Round of 16?
A: The winners of the Round of 16 ties will advance to the quarterfinals, which will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. They’ll join the four qualifiers from the Asian Champions league’s West region.
Ready to catch the action? Stay tuned for more updates on the Asian Champions League Elite!
