AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 - Preview - MD8: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Central Coast Mariners (AUS)

Kawasaki: Kawasaki Frontale will not be expected to hold back despite having qualified for the knockout stage when they host Central Coast Mariners in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Kawasaki trail fellow Japanese sides Yokohama F. Marinos and Vissel Kobe by a point with the East Zone's top spot at stake going into the final League Stage matchday.

Kawasaki will be seeking a third consecutive early season win after the 4-0 AFC Champions League Elite triumph against FC Pohang Steelers was followed by a 4-0 defeat of Nagoya Grampus in their 2025 J1 League opener on Saturday.

A third consecutive win would be a major boost to their confidence, with Shigetoshi Hasebe's side not only seeking to lift the continental trophy but also emerge domestic champions for the first time since 2021.

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Mariners, meanwhile, will only be playing for pride after an underwhelming campaign which has seen them struggle to match the continent's top clubs.

The Australian side, however, will be determined to end their campaign on a high after having managed just one point from seven matches.

Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Central Coast Mariners (AUS)

Venue: Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium (Kawasaki)

Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)

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