AFC Champions League Two
All 32 teams still have much work to do in the race for Round of 16 spots, ensuring a bumper matchday of games across the continent.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how things stand.
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Group A
PFC Nasaf (UZB) v Kuwait SC (KUW)
Venue: Markaziy Stadium (Qarshi)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 18:45 (UTC+5)
Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) v Al Wahda FC (UAE)
Venue: Bahrain National Stadium (Riffa)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 21:15 (UTC+3)
Al Wahda FC opened a three point lead at the top of Group A after defeating PFC Nasaf, with the side from UAE still perfect after two rounds of matches.
PFC Nasaf (UZB) v Kuwait SC (KUW)
Venue: Markaziy Stadium (Qarshi)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 18:45 (UTC+5)
Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) v Al Wahda FC (UAE)
Venue: Bahrain National Stadium (Riffa)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 21:15 (UTC+3)
Al Wahda FC opened a three point lead at the top of Group A after defeating PFC Nasaf, with the side from UAE still perfect after two rounds of matches.
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Up next for them are Al Khaldiya, with the Bahraini side rooted at the bottom of the standings following their 3-1 defeat to Kuwait SC.
Kuwait SC breathed life into their campaign with the win against Al Khaldiya and will be aiming for another three points against Nasaf, with the Uzbekistan outfit on one point.
Kuwait SC breathed life into their campaign with the win against Al Khaldiya and will be aiming for another three points against Nasaf, with the Uzbekistan outfit on one point.
Group B
Golgohar Sirjan SC (IRN) v FC Arkadag (TKM)
Venue: Hisor Central Stadium (Hisor)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 18:45 (UTC+5)
Al Jazira Club (UAE) v Al Muharraq SC (BHR)
Venue: Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:00 (UTC+4)
Al Jazira will aim to maintain their lead at the top of the Group B standings when they host Al Muharraq SC.
Golgohar Sirjan SC (IRN) v FC Arkadag (TKM)
Venue: Hisor Central Stadium (Hisor)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 18:45 (UTC+5)
Al Jazira Club (UAE) v Al Muharraq SC (BHR)
Venue: Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:00 (UTC+4)
Al Jazira will aim to maintain their lead at the top of the Group B standings when they host Al Muharraq SC.
The UAE side are on four points after edging FC Arkadag on Matchday Two with Al Muharraq one behind following their 2-0l defeat of Golgohar Sirjan FC.
The Matchday Two loss meant Golgohar remained on one point and the Islamic Republic of Iran club know they need victory against Arkadag, with the Turkmenistan side on three points.
The Matchday Two loss meant Golgohar remained on one point and the Islamic Republic of Iran club know they need victory against Arkadag, with the Turkmenistan side on three points.
Group C
Al Nahda (OMA) v Al Rayyan SC (QAT)
Venue: Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex (Muscat)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:00 (UTC+4)
Al Faisaly (JOR) v Al Taawoun FC (KSA)
Venue: Amman International Stadium (Amman)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 21:15 (UTC+3)
Group C leaders Al Taawoun FC have to brace themselves for a tough night when they travel to face Al Faisaly.
Al Nahda (OMA) v Al Rayyan SC (QAT)
Venue: Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex (Muscat)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:00 (UTC+4)
Al Faisaly (JOR) v Al Taawoun FC (KSA)
Venue: Amman International Stadium (Amman)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 21:15 (UTC+3)
Group C leaders Al Taawoun FC have to brace themselves for a tough night when they travel to face Al Faisaly.
Saudi Arabia's Al Taawoun, who defeated Al Rayyan SC two one on Matchday Two, lead the group with four points while Al Faisaly - who beat Al Nahda 2-0 - are on three points.
Defeat for Oman’s Al Nahda meant they remained without any points and they need victory against Qatar's Al Rayyan, who are second with three points.
Defeat for Oman’s Al Nahda meant they remained without any points and they need victory against Qatar's Al Rayyan, who are second with three points.
Group D
Al Seeb Club (OMA) v East Bengal FC (IND)
Venue: Al Seeb Stadium (Seeb)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 20:00 (UTC+4)
Al Shorta (IRQ) v Al Hussein (JOR)
Venue: Al Zawraa Stadium (Baghdad)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 21:15 (UTC+3)
Al Shorta will be seeking a third consecutive win in their bid to maintain their tight grip on Group D.
Al Seeb Club (OMA) v East Bengal FC (IND)
Venue: Al Seeb Stadium (Seeb)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 20:00 (UTC+4)
Al Shorta (IRQ) v Al Hussein (JOR)
Venue: Al Zawraa Stadium (Baghdad)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 21:15 (UTC+3)
Al Shorta will be seeking a third consecutive win in their bid to maintain their tight grip on Group D.
The Iraqi side twice came from behind to beat East Bengal FC on Matchday Two and will bank on home ground advantage to get the better of Al Hussein, with the Jordan side - on four points - also seeking a victory that will see them move top of the standings.
Oman's Al Seeb Club - without a point to show - host India's East Bengal in a match both sides desperately need to win.
Oman's Al Seeb Club - without a point to show - host India's East Bengal in a match both sides desperately need to win.
Group E
Persib Bandung (INA) v Melbourne Victory (AUS)
Venue: Si Jalak Harupat Stadium (Soreang)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:15 (UTC+7)
The Cong - Viettel FC (VIE) v FC Seoul (KOR)
Venue: Hang Day Stadium (Hanoi)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:15 (UTC+7)
Persib Bandung are the pacesetters in Group C, with the Indonesian side remaining perfect after two matches.
Persib Bandung (INA) v Melbourne Victory (AUS)
Venue: Si Jalak Harupat Stadium (Soreang)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:15 (UTC+7)
The Cong - Viettel FC (VIE) v FC Seoul (KOR)
Venue: Hang Day Stadium (Hanoi)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:15 (UTC+7)
Persib Bandung are the pacesetters in Group C, with the Indonesian side remaining perfect after two matches.
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They showed grit in the 1-0 win against The Cong Viettel FC on Matchday Two and will face second-placed Melbourne Victory with confidence.
Melbourne, however, will be equally optimistic after their 3-0 defeat of FC Seoul, which moved them to four points.
A second successive defeat means Seoul - crowned the champions of Korea Republic over the weekend - have to beat Vietnam's Viettel, who also need victory after collecting a point from two matches.
Melbourne, however, will be equally optimistic after their 3-0 defeat of FC Seoul, which moved them to four points.
A second successive defeat means Seoul - crowned the champions of Korea Republic over the weekend - have to beat Vietnam's Viettel, who also need victory after collecting a point from two matches.
Group F
Adelaide United FC (AUS) v Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)
Venue: Hindmarsh Stadium (Adelaide)
Kick-off: Thursday, 18:15 (UTC+10:30)
Tai Po FC (HKG) v BG Pathum United (THA)
Venue: Mong Kok Stadium (Hong Kong)
Kick-off: Thursday, 20:15 (UTC+8)
Adelaide United are the team to beat in Group F, with the Australian club on a perfect six points.
Adelaide United FC (AUS) v Lion City Sailors FC (SGP)
Venue: Hindmarsh Stadium (Adelaide)
Kick-off: Thursday, 18:15 (UTC+10:30)
Tai Po FC (HKG) v BG Pathum United (THA)
Venue: Mong Kok Stadium (Hong Kong)
Kick-off: Thursday, 20:15 (UTC+8)
Adelaide United are the team to beat in Group F, with the Australian club on a perfect six points.
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A late goal earned them a 2-1 win against BG Pathum United on Matchday Two and victory against second-placed Lion City Sailors will take them closer to the knockout stage.
Singapore's Sailors, however, will be equally confident after edging Hong Kong, China's Tai Po FC 1-0.
Tai Po, with no points, play Thailand's BG Pathum, with the Thai side having only a draw to show from two matches.
Singapore's Sailors, however, will be equally confident after edging Hong Kong, China's Tai Po FC 1-0.
Tai Po, with no points, play Thailand's BG Pathum, with the Thai side having only a draw to show from two matches.
Group G
Tampines Rovers FC (SGP) v Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)
Venue: Jalan Besar Stadium (Singapore)
Kick-off: Thursday, 18:00 (UTC+8)
Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) v FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)
Venue: Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai)
Kick-off: Thursday, 20:15 (UTC+8)
FC Machida Zelvia opened a two-point lead in Group G with a last gasp 1-0 win against Tampines Rovers FC on Matchday two and the Japanese side will fancy another victory against Shanghai Shenhua FC.
Tampines Rovers FC (SGP) v Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)
Venue: Jalan Besar Stadium (Singapore)
Kick-off: Thursday, 18:00 (UTC+8)
Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) v FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)
Venue: Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai)
Kick-off: Thursday, 20:15 (UTC+8)
FC Machida Zelvia opened a two-point lead in Group G with a last gasp 1-0 win against Tampines Rovers FC on Matchday two and the Japanese side will fancy another victory against Shanghai Shenhua FC.
The China PR side, however, will go top with victory, setting the stage for a titanic clash at the Shanghai Stadium.
Looking to capitalise should either one - if not both - of the top two teams drop points will be Tampines Rovers of Singapore and Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC of Cambodia.
Svay Rieng have one point while Rovers are on the ropes after two defeats.
Looking to capitalise should either one - if not both - of the top two teams drop points will be Tampines Rovers of Singapore and Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC of Cambodia.
Svay Rieng have one point while Rovers are on the ropes after two defeats.
Group H
Gangwon FC (KOR) v Kuching City FC (MAS)
Venue: Gangneung Stadium (Gangneung)
Kick-off: Thursday, 19:00 (UTC+9)
Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) v Kitchee SC (HKG)
Venue: Morodok Techo National Stadium (Phnom Penh)
Kick-off: Thursday, 19:15 (UTC+7)
Phnom Penh Crown FC flexed their muscles in their 2-1 win against Gangwon FC on Matchday Two and the Cambodian side will be determined for a third consecutive win when they host Kitchee SC.
Gangwon FC (KOR) v Kuching City FC (MAS)
Venue: Gangneung Stadium (Gangneung)
Kick-off: Thursday, 19:00 (UTC+9)
Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) v Kitchee SC (HKG)
Venue: Morodok Techo National Stadium (Phnom Penh)
Kick-off: Thursday, 19:15 (UTC+7)
Phnom Penh Crown FC flexed their muscles in their 2-1 win against Gangwon FC on Matchday Two and the Cambodian side will be determined for a third consecutive win when they host Kitchee SC.
Already four points ahead, Phnom Penh could clinch a place in the next round with several matches to spare but Hong Kong, China's Kitchee could narrow the gap to just one point with victory.
Korea Republic's Gangwon will be desperate for victory against Kuching City FC of Malaysia, with both teams on a single point after slow starts.
Korea Republic's Gangwon will be desperate for victory against Kuching City FC of Malaysia, with both teams on a single point after slow starts.
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