2020 AFC Champions League (ACL)

[General Giant]

On the plus side it’s nice seeing The smurfs getting smashed for a change. definitely isn’t the A-League!!

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[General Giant]

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[kreglze]

Proper curb stomping this. Excited for the J League on Optus Sport.

 

[giggler99]

Proper curb stomping this. Excited for the J League on Optus Sport.

forza Vegalta Sendai!
Should advise the mods on the main soccer board to start a J-League thread!

 

[giggler99]

That is one beautiful goal! 4-0!

 

[Turnover]

Poste owning syd fc again

 

[Aussie_boy]

Love watching Ange coached sides, even better when they're belting Sydney.

 

[kreglze]

forza Vegalta Sendai!
Should advise the mods on the main soccer board to start a J-League thread!

Its a good idea to put a J League thread together.

Btw All about Cerezo Osaka

 

[Aussie_boy]

Kashima Antlers all the way, remember back in 08 swapping scarfes with one of their supporters. So damn friendly, as are all the Japanese fans.

 

[giggler99]

FT Yokohama F. Marinos 4 - SydneyFC 0

 

[giggler99]

Haha! How do you feel now Corica?

 

[TubbsFarquhar]

As fun as this may be, it showcases the gulf in class between the comps, especially given these are the two best teams in their respective leagues.

 

[giggler99]

As fun as this may be, it showcases the gulf in class between the comps, especially given these are the two best teams in their respective leagues.

I don't see it that way, yes there is a gulf but Victory defeated Kashima only a couple of weeks ago! and Perth certainly held their own against F.C Tokyo.
I think this is more to do with Yokohama being a class above all even J-League and K-League teams and how good of a manager and tacticion Ange realy is when you give him the resources to produce his style and vision.

 

[giggler99]

Its a good idea to put a J League thread together.

Btw All about Cerezo Osaka

Kashima Antlers all the way, remember back in 08 swapping scarfes with one of their supporters. So damn friendly, as are all the Japanese fans.

I have created a J-League thread on the main soccer board if interested.

 

[giggler99]

AFC calls for emergency meetings with National and Club representatives | Football News | AFC Champions League 2020


Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is to call further emergency meetings with the representatives of MAs and its Leagues from both the East and West regions next week as the AFC continues to manage the worldwide impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.

The meeting of the East Zone representatives will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday and the West Zone meeting will follow on March 7 and 8, 2020.

See also :

Dato’ Windsor John, the AFC General Secretary, said: “These are unprecedented and challenging times, but the AFC is working tirelessly to monitor the situation, including the various travel restrictions, while being in constant contact with our Member Associations, Leagues and Clubs.
“We are grateful for the support we have received from all our stakeholders, including our Commercial and Broadcast partners and agencies, as we try to protect the safety and well-being of all our players, officials and spectators while also ensuring the integrity of the competitions.”
The AFC has also been working with FIFA to assess the potential impact on the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers matches scheduled to take place in March.
As a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, the following matches will be postponed to later dates:
AFC Champions League:
Match Day 3
March 2, 2020 (West):
Group A: Al Wahda FSCC (UAE) v Esteghlal FC (IRN);
Group C: Persepolis FC (IRN) v Al Taawoun FC (KSA)
March 3, 2020 (West):
Group B: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) v Shahr Khodro FC (IRN);
Group D: Sepahan FC (IRN) v Al Nassr (KSA)
March 3, 2020 (East):
Group E: FC Seoul (KOR) v Chiangrai United (THA)
Match Day 4
April 6, 2020 (West):
Group D: Al Nassr (KSA) v Sepahan FC (IRN)

AFC calls for emergency meetings with National and Club representatives | Football | News | AFC Champions League 2020

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is to call further emergency meetings with the representatives of MAs and its Leagues from both the East and West regions next week as the AFC continues to manage the worldwide impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.

www.the-afc.com

 

[nobbyiscool]

AFC calls for emergency meetings with National and Club representatives | Football News | AFC Champions League 2020


Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is to call further emergency meetings with the representatives of MAs and its Leagues from both the East and West regions next week as the AFC continues to manage the worldwide impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.

The meeting of the East Zone representatives will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Monday and the West Zone meeting will follow on March 7 and 8, 2020.

See also :

Dato’ Windsor John, the AFC General Secretary, said: “These are unprecedented and challenging times, but the AFC is working tirelessly to monitor the situation, including the various travel restrictions, while being in constant contact with our Member Associations, Leagues and Clubs.
“We are grateful for the support we have received from all our stakeholders, including our Commercial and Broadcast partners and agencies, as we try to protect the safety and well-being of all our players, officials and spectators while also ensuring the integrity of the competitions.”
The AFC has also been working with FIFA to assess the potential impact on the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers matches scheduled to take place in March.
As a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, the following matches will be postponed to later dates:
AFC Champions League:
Match Day 3
March 2, 2020 (West):
Group A: Al Wahda FSCC (UAE) v Esteghlal FC (IRN);
Group C: Persepolis FC (IRN) v Al Taawoun FC (KSA)
March 3, 2020 (West):
Group B: Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) v Shahr Khodro FC (IRN);
Group D: Sepahan FC (IRN) v Al Nassr (KSA)
March 3, 2020 (East):
Group E: FC Seoul (KOR) v Chiangrai United (THA)
Match Day 4
April 6, 2020 (West):
Group D: Al Nassr (KSA) v Sepahan FC (IRN)

AFC calls for emergency meetings with National and Club representatives | Football | News | AFC Champions League 2020

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is to call further emergency meetings with the representatives of MAs and its Leagues from both the East and West regions next week as the AFC continues to manage the worldwide impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.

www.the-afc.com

I can see this whole ACL being canned.

While I think the fear around COVID-19 probably outweighs the risk a little bit, there are too many key countries across Asia that have been affected by it.

I just don't see a way to get this back on track and have the tournament meeting the timeframes that it needs to, especially when countries like Japan and Australia are being so cautious.

 

[giggler99]

Kuala Lumpur: Representatives of the East Zone Member Associations (MA) with competing teams in the AFC Champions League 2020 have agreed to extend the dates of the knock-out rounds to allow for more time to complete the disrupted Group Stage fixtures.
Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, it was agreed that Group matches scheduled for March and April which cannot be played, will be moved to May 19-20 - Match Day (MD3), May 26-27 (MD4), June 16-17 (MD5) and June 23-24 (MD6).

Where matches have been agreed between the two clubs, then the matches will go ahead as planned, if agreed by other stakeholders. A full list of fixtures will be confirmed between the MAs and the Clubs by March 16, 2020.

If the current unprecedented situation continues then matches involving teams, other than clubs from Japan, can be played in July and any outstanding matches which have not been staged from Match Day 1 and 2 need to be concluded before August 2020.

That means that the round of 16 matches will be played on August 11/12 and the second leg on August 25/26, 2020. The ACL quarter-finals will be played on September 15/16 with the return legs on September 29/30, 2020.

The semi-finals will then take place on October 20/21 and the return leg on October 27/28, 2020 and the final dates would remain as November 22 (East) and 28 (West), 2020.

Dato’ Windsor John, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) General Secretary, thanked the representatives for their cooperation and said: “These are challenging, and unprecedented times and we are grateful that everyone has come together to try and find a solution which works for everyone.

“As the AFC President, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has already stated, the AFC will not put anyone at risk during these times of heightened health concerns and so we have taken some sensible decisions to postpone both matches and events.

“The AFC hopes that there is a quick and safe end to this current situation and that we can return to normality where football can play a role in bringing some joy and entertainment to people’s lives. Our support and sympathies are extended to communities affected.”

An emergency meeting will be held with the West Zone representatives at the weekend.

East Zone teams agree to new dates | Football | News | AFC Champions League 2020

Kuala Lumpur: Representatives of the East Zone Member Associations (MA) with competing teams in the AFC Champions League 2020 have agreed to extend the dates of the knock-out rounds to allow for more time to complete the disrupted Group Stage fixtures.

www.the-afc.com

 

[peternorth]

I can see this whole ACL being canned.

While I think the fear around COVID-19 probably outweighs the risk a little bit, there are too many key countries across Asia that have been affected by it.

I just don't see a way to get this back on track and have the tournament meeting the timeframes that it needs to, especially when countries like Japan and Australia are being so cautious.

Just when we are about to peak and win the whole thing too

 

[giggler99]

FT Sydney FC 2 - Jeonbuck 2

Sucks for Sydney FC conceding a late equalizer.

 

[General Giant]

FT Sydney FC 2 - Jeonbuck 2

Sucks for Sydney FC conceding a late equalizer.

We were garbage that last few minutes.
At the beginning of the game we couldn’t score when we had a few chances.



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[gaskin]

More disruptions. Why does this sh*t have to happen when we are finally in the ACL?

 

[ioppolo]

More disruptions. Why does this sh*t have to happen when we are finally in the ACL?

I'm just sitting here waiting for my eventual refund at this stage. Disappointing but what can you do

 

[giggler99]

I’ll be surprised if the ACL continues to go ahead. The World Cup qualifiers from March to June have be postponed, anymore postponement of matches in the ACL and group stage Matches will be played in September!

 

[giggler99]

Asian Champions League scheduled to resume
AAPPublished: Thursday, 9 July 2020 6:51 pm

The Asian Champions League will resume in two regional hubs in September and October with a single match deciding the title in early December.
The continent's elite club competition, which includes the A-League premiers Perth Glory, was suspended in early March because of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
It will resume first in West Asia on September 14 and in East Asia on October 16 at centralised venues as yet to be confirmed.
While group matches will be played in full in a round robin format as originally planned, fixtures in the latter stages of the tournament from the round of 16 onwards will be single knockout matches rather than the usual two-legged format.
The teams will play among themselves on East-West lines throughout the tournament until the final between the best team from each region in the western hub on December 5.
Four matches involving teams from the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Iraq will get the western zone back underway, while Perth Glory will play China's Shanghai Shenhua in the opening match in the East.
The AFC Cup, the competition for more minor football playing nations in the continent, will also resume in centralised venues in East and West Asia starting in late October with a one-off final scheduled for December 12.
"Notwithstanding the challenging times, I am delighted that we are seeing more encouraging progress on the return of many domestic leagues to the field and with them comes an expectation that we can conclude both the AFC Champions League and the AFC Cup in the coming months," Asian Football Confederation general secretary Windsor John said in a statement.
The postponed Asian under-19 championship will now take place in Uzbekistan from October 14-31, while the under-16 tournament has been rescheduled for November 25 to December 12 in Bahrain.

Asian Champions League scheduled to resume

The Asian Champions League is scheduled to resume in two yet to be determined regional hubs in September and October, with the final to follow in December.

7news.com.au

 

[giggler99]

The new schedule link below. I can't be bothered typing it all out But in a Nutshell..

Victory
Beijing FC 22nd Oct, 25th Oct
Chiangrai United, 28th Oct
FC Seoul 31st Oct

Perh Glory
Shanghai Shenhua FC 16th Oct, 28th Oct
Ulsan Hyundai FC 22nd Oct, 25th Oct
FC Tokyo 31st Oct

Sydney FC
Shanghai SIPG 17th Oct, 29th Oct
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 23rd October
Yokohama F. Marinos 1st Nov

all match times and venues TBC

https://www.the-afc.com/documents/acl-2020-revised-match-schedule

It's a pdf so you can download it if you wish.