You didn’t have to wait long for Match Day 4. AFC Champions League is back after just one week this time round and there is plenty to play for once again as we have now just passed the half way mark of the Group stage. There are several teams that are ready to qualify for the knockout round. These include: Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia, Group D), Al Sadd (Qatar, Group D), Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma (Korea Republic, Group E), Kashima Antlers (Japan, Group F), Jeonbuk Motors (Korea Republic, Group F), Suwon Bluewings (Korea Republic, Group G), Adelaide United (Australia, Group H) and defending champions Pohang Steelers (Korea Republic, Group H).

Al Hilal can guarantee their place in the last 16 by beating Al Ahli, of UAE, giving them 10 points. Qatar’s Al Sadd could join them by beating Iran’s Mes Kerman and moving up to nine points.

Although, Mes would still have a mathematical chance of catching Sadd over the last two matches, the Qataris have got a much better head-to-head record.

Korea’s Seongnam are aiming for their fourth straight win, this time against China’s Beijing Guoan. If successful they would move into the first knockout round.

In Group F, should Kashima Antlers and Jeonbuk Motors both win, they will both progress into the knockout stage. Kashima play Persipura Jayapura. Whilst Jeonbuk meet Chinese side Changchun at home.

Suwon Bluewings, of Korea Republic, can book their place in the last 16 if they win against Henan Jianye, and Singapore Armed Forces fail to beat Gamba Osaka.

The Koreans take on the Chinese team at home with victory taking them to 10 points. Victory or a draw for Japan’s Gamba would mean Suwon can finish no lower than second in the table.

Australian side Adelaide United will be looking to make 4 oout of 4 if they can seal another win over Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Whilst defending champions Pohang Steelers play Shandong Luneng.