Wednesday, March 01, 2017

AFC Champions League

Four games were played in AFC Champions League group-stage action on Wednesday.

GROUP G:

At Suwon, South Korea:

Ricardo Goulart (25') and Alan Carvalho (81') each scored once as Guangzhou Evergrande gained a 2-2 road draw with Suwon Samsung Bluewings.

Natanael de Sousa Santos Junior (15') and Johnathan Aparecido da Silva (32') delivered the goals for the South Korean club.

At Mong Kok, Hong Kong:

Ko Itakura's equalizer in the 52nd minute lifted Kawasaki Frontale to a 1-1 road draw with Eastern Sports Club.  Manuel Bleda Rodriguez converted a penalty kick for the hosts at 14 minutes.

Group G Standings:

1. Guangzhou Evergrande (GP: 2; GD: +7; PTS: 4)
2. Suwon Samsung Bluewings (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
3. Kawasaki Frontale (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Eastern Sports Club (GP: 2; GD: -7; PTS: 1)

NOTE:  Suwon Samsung Bluewings gained a 1-1 road draw with Kawasaki Frontale on February 22.



GROUP H:

At Suita, Japan:

Lee Chang-min scored twice (45'+1, 72') as Jeju United dominated Gamba Osaka 4-1 on the road.

At Nanjing, China:

Alex Teixeira scored twice (14', 72') as Jiangsu Suning defeated visiting Adelaide United 2-1.

Group H Standings:

1. Jiangsu Suning (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
2. Jeju United (GP: 2; GD: +2; PTS: 3)
3. Gamba Osaka (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS; 3)
4. Adelaide United (GP: 2; GD: -4; PTS: 0)


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