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Japan's Frontale booked their last four spot after defeating Al Sadd SC of Qatar 3-2 in a pulsating last eight tie that went to extra time on Sunday.
#ACLElite | Quarter-finals : Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 3 - 2 Al Sadd SC (QAT)
Frontale, seeking a first ever semi-final appearance, were twice pegged back after taking the lead as 2011 winners Al Sadd gave the tie their all.
Yasuto Wakizaka, however, emerged Frontale's hero in extra-time, netting the winning goal in the 98th minute as the Japanese side advanced to the semi-finals at the sixth time of trying.
#ACLElite | Quarter-finals : Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 7 - 0 Gwangju FC (KOR)
Four-time champions Al Hilal were the first to advance to the semi-finals after producing an awesome attacking display to beat Korea Republic's Gwangju FC 7-0 on Friday.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Marcos Leonardo and Salem Al Dawsari scored one each in the first half with Aleksandar Mitrovic, Malcom, Nasser Al Dawsari and Abdullah Al Hamddan continuing Al Hilal's show of their attacking power in the second half.
#ACLElite | Quarter-finals : Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) 3 - 0 Buriram United (THA)
It was Al Ahli's turn to take centrestage at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Saturday as they cruised to a 3-0 against Thailand's Buriram United.
Riyad Mahrez, Galeno and Roberto Firmino struck in the opening 30 minutes as unbeaten Al Ahli made it 10 wins out of 11 matches on the continental stage this season.
#ACLElite | Quarter-finals : Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 1 - 4 Al Nassr Club (KSA)
Al Nassr made it a perfect three for Saudi Arabian sides after they strolled 4-1 past last season's runners-up Yokohama F. Marinos at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, with Cristiano Ronaldo netting his eighth goal of the campaign.
The Portuguese star's strike in the 38th minute put the seal on an impressive first half performance from Stefano Pioli's side with Jhon Duran (two) and Sadio Mane also finding the back of the net.
Semi-finals
Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Jeddah)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:30 (UTC+3)
Al Nassr Club (KSA) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium (Jeddah)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:30 (UTC+3)
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