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Two of Southeast Asia's brighest prospects came up head to head in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday.
Suphanat delivers knockout blow as JDT's wait goes on
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Sydney FC chief Aubrey reiterates positives of Australia's role in Asian football
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Ronaldo, Duran send Al Nassr to ACL quarterfinals
Al Nassr's Jhon Duran scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo netted a penalty as the Saudi Pro League side booked a place in the Asian Champions League Elite last eight on Monday with a 3-0 win over Iran's Esteghlal.
Buriram, JDT cannot be separated again -- but one will prevail next week
There was once again no separating Buriram United and Johor Darul Ta'zim -- but one will prevail next week.
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Shandong: Mass 'physical discomfort' reason behind abrupt ACL withdrawal
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Shandong withdrawal could throw ACL Elite into disarray
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JDT, Buriram fly the flag for Southeast Asia with ACL Elite progress
ASEAN upstarts JDT and Buriram are both through to the AFC Champions League Elite knockout round.
Sanfrecce lay down a marker but are Vissel still the team to beat in J1 League?
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Japan's ACL Elite dominance continues as Vissel, Marinos and Frontale advance
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Suphanat's star still shining bright even after return from Europe
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González becomes unlikely two-goal hero as JDT edge closer to ACL Elite progress
Debutant Álvaro González's unlikely turn as a two-goal hero helped Johor Darul Ta'zim to a crucial ACL Elite win.
Buriram reach ASEAN Club semis to keep hopes of dream final rematch alive
With Buriram through to the ASEAN Club semis, a dream final rematch with Công An Hà Nội remains on the cards.
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Famous win just eludes Sailors as Buriram hold out for valuable point
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In-form Buriram resume ASEAN Club campaign gunning for success on multiple fronts
Buriram United are eager to go all the way in the ASEAN Club Championship despite juggling multiple commitments.
Sailors ready for challenge against 'Southeast Asia's best' Buriram
Lion City Sailors are aware they will be coming up against one of Southeast Asia's best in Buriram United.
Former giants Guangzhou denied license for 2025
Fallen Asian giants Guangzhou have been denied permission to play in 2025 by the Chinese Football Association.
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Suphanat has gone from teenage prodigy to Thailand's main man at just 22
Still only 22, Suphanat Mueanta is one of Thailand's seasoned campaigners leading their ASEAN Championship charge.
Feisty JDT-Buriram draw is ASEAN football at its bizarre best
Tuesday's ACL Elite draw between JDT and Buriram was ASEAN football at its best and most bizarre.
AFC Champions League Elite Standings
| Group East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +14 | 18 |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | +9 | 15 |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 14 |
| Gwangju FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 14 |
| Vissel Kobe | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 13 |
| Buriram United | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -5 | 12 |
| Shanghai Shenhua | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | +1 | 10 |
| Shanghai Port | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 8 |
| Pohang Steelers | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -8 | 6 |
| Ulsan Hyundai | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -12 | 3 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -10 | 1 |
| Shandong Taishan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Hilal | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +19 | 22 |
| Al Ahli | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| Al Nassr | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +11 | 17 |
| Al Sadd | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 12 |
| Al Wasl | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| Esteghlal | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| Al Rayyan | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| Pakhtakor Tashkent | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| Persepolis | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| Al Gharafa | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 7 |
| Al-Shorta | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -10 | 6 |
| Al-Ain | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 2 |