ACL 2021 East Zone winners and losers: Frontale, Ulsan enter record books
As the AFC Champions League 2021 group stage comes to a close, we look back at the winners and loser from the East Zone.
2021 Schedule
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Seven down, one to go: Will Kitchee or Daegu claim final ACL last-16 berth?
As the AFC Champions League group stage reaches its final matchday, we take a look at which teams have progressed and which are on the brink.
Kitchee prove they can compete in ACL knockouts but they now need help to get there
Kitchee have proven they can compete in the 2021 AFC Champions League knockout round but they will now need help to get there.
Kitchee in the running to make ACL history but what has fueled their rapid rise?
Kitchee can make AFC Champions League history by being the first Hong Kong team to reach the Round of 16.
Kitchee SC beat Thailand's Port FC, but Group J remains wide open
Port FC dominated possession against Hong Kong's Kitchee SC but could not convert in the defeat.
Man City hit Kitchee for six in Hong Kong friendly
Manchester City easily beat Hong Kong side Kitchee 6-1 with two goals from Leroy Sane on the club's Asian tour.
Forlan: Kitchee must learn how to battle
Forlan arrives as Kitchee prepare for the group phase of the AFC Champions League next month.
Forlan moves to Hong Kong club Kitchee
Forlan arrives as Kitchee prepare for the group phase of the AFC Champions League next month.
Son and Kane score as Spurs beat Kitchee
Son Heung-min, Vincent Janssen and Harry Kane all scored as Tottenham Hotspur eased to a 4-1 friendly win against Hong Kong champions Kitchee.
2021 AFC CL Ladder
| AFC Champions League - Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istiklol | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Al Hilal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Shabab Al-Ahli | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| AGMK | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| AFC Champions League - Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sharjah | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
| Traktor Sazi FC | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +3 | 10 |
| Pakhtakor Tashkent | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | -2 | 7 |
| Air Force Club | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 2 |
| AFC Champions League - Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Esteghlal | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 11 |
| Al Duhail | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| Al-Ahli | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| Al-Shorta | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -9 | 3 |
| AFC Champions League - Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Nassr | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| Al Sadd | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Al Wehdat | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| Foolad | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| AFC Champions League - Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Persepolis | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 15 |
| Al-Wahda | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| FC Goa | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -7 | 3 |
| Al Rayyan | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 2 |
| AFC Champions League - Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ulsan Hyundai | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +12 | 18 |
| BG Pathum United | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 12 |
| Viettel | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| Kaya | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -14 | 0 |
| AFC Champions League - Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nagoya Grampus | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 16 |
| Pohang Steelers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| Ratchaburi Mitrphol | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 2 |
| AFC Champions League - Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Jeonbuk Motors | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +17 | 16 |
| Gamba Osaka | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +8 | 9 |
| Chiangrai United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| Tampines Rovers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -26 | 0 |
| AFC Champions League - Group I | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +24 | 18 |
| Daegu FC | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +16 | 12 |
| United City | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -20 | 4 |
| Beijing Guoan | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -20 | 1 |
| AFC Champions League - Group J | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Cerezo Osaka | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +11 | 14 |
| Kitchee | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
| Port | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| Guangzhou | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -16 | 0 |
2021 Team LeadersAFC Champions League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAFC Champions League
Goal Difference3Tied-14th
Goals Scored6Tied-24th
Assists3Tied-25th
Goals Conceded3Tied-1st