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Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande can close in on a last-16 spot as AFC Champions League groups begin to take shape on matchday five.

Guangzhou AFC Champions League holders Guangzhou Evergrande welcome Jeonbuk Motors on Tuesday as both sides look to take charge of Group G.

Pohang Steelers Three-time AFC Champions League winners Pohang Steelers had a tough start to the group stages as they drew 1-1 with Cerezo Osaka.

Central Coast Mariners Mile Sterjovski's quickfire brace saw Central Coast Mariners come from behind to beat Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-1 in the AFC Champions League.

Hashem Beikzadeh Hashem Beikzadeh has overcome a troublesome calf problem to feature in Iran's 23-man FIFA World Cup squad.

Esteghlal Esteghlal will aim to take their first step towards a fourth AFC Champions League final when they travel to face Seoul on Wednesday.

Al Ahli Last season's runners-up Al Ahli continue their quest for a first AFC Champions League title when they face Seoul in the quarter-finals.

Buriram United Esteghlal progressed to the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League courtesy of a 2-1 win over Buriram United on Wednesday.

Buriram United Buriram United will look to overturn a one-goal deficit in the second leg of their AFC Champions League quarter-final against Esteghlal.

Esteghlal Seoul look to complete the job they started in the first leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final when they take a 2-0 lead to Esteghlal.