Esteghlal

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.

Luiz Scolari Another four groups were settled in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday, with Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao among those to progress.

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

Al Ahli, Al Taawoun, Esteghlal Khouzestan and Lekhwiya celebrated wins as the AFC Champions League group stage begun.

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.

Esteghlal and Zob Ahan were the winnning teams in Monday's AFC Champions League action, the former taking control of Group A.

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

Pohang Steelers Pohang Steelers, Al Shabab, Al Jazira and Foolad booked their spots in the AFC Champions League's last 16 on Wednesday.