Australia’s Melbourne are on eight points, two ahead of China PR’s Zhejiang with the automatic ticket from Group H to the Round of 16 within the reach of all four teams.
Japan’s Ventforet Kofu are level on points with Melbourne while Thailand’s Buriram United are on six points.
Melbourne will go into the tie not having won their last two AFC Champions League matches, a shock 1-0 defeat to Buriram United was followed by a thrilling 3-3 draw with Ventforet on Matchday Five.
The Australian side, however, will be confident of the three points having defeated Zhejiang 2-1 in the reverse fixture.Zhejiang have blown hot and cold on the continental stage, having not been able to maintain a consistent run of form.
They can, however, beat the best on their day – as shown in the wins over Ventforet and Buriram – and the China PR side will be determined to give the tie their best shot.
- نویسنده : محمدمهدی اسماعیلی رها
Friday, 18 July , 2025