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#ACLTwo - Preview: East Zone Quarter-Finals (1st Leg)
Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ will move a step closer to its climax with the East Zone quarter-finals to be played over the coming days.
The ties promise to be enticing affairs with the four teams confident of lifting the coveted trophy in May.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the East Zone quarter-final ties could play out.

Gamba Osaka (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)
Venue: Suita City Football Stadium (Suita)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)

Gamba Osaka will be optimistic of going all the way after defeating FC Pohang Steelers 3-2 on aggregate in the Round of 16.
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Tied 1-1 after the first leg, Japan's Gamba raced to a 2-0 lead in the return fixture at home before staving off a spirited fightback from Korea Republic’s Pohang to advance to a meeting with Thailand’s Ratchaburi FC. 

Ratchaburi impressed in the Round of 16, defeating Indonesia's Persib Bandung 3-1 on aggregate and the Thai side will relish the opportunity of locking horns with Gamba.

Bangkok United (THA) v Tampines Rovers FC (SGP) 
Venue: Pathum Thani Stadium (Pathum Thani)
Kick-off: Thursday, 19:15 (UTC+7)

Bangkok United will be another side from Thailand who will be supremely confident of their quarter-final chances after cruising 4-2 on aggregate past Australia's Macarthur FC in the Round of 16.
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Awaiting them in the quarter-finals will be Tampines Rovers FC, who defeated Cong An Ha Noi FC of Vietnam 6-1 on aggregate.

Tampines are aiming to better fellow Singapore side Lion City Sailors FC's runners-up finish last season and will be determined to not slip up against their ASEAN rivals.