Following is the draw for the 2012 AFC Champions League group stage made in AFC house here on Thursday:
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The official draw for the 2012 AFC Champions League group stage unveiled in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 6, 2012. [Photo/CFP] |
West:
Group A
Al Shabab, Saudi Arabia
Al Jazira, UAE
Tractorsazi Tabriz, Iran
El Jaish, Qatar
Group B
Lekhwiya, Qatar
Al Ettifaq, Saudi Arabia
Pakhtakor, Uzbekistan
Play-off West winner 1 (Saba Qom, Iran or Al Shabab Al Arabi, UAE)
Group C
Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan, Iran
Al Gharafa, Qatar
Al Ahli, Saudi Arabia
Play-off West winner 2 (Al Nasr, UAE or Lokomotive, Uzbekistan)
Group D
Al Ain, UAE
Esteghlal, Iran
Al Rayyan, Qatar
Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia
East:
Group E
FC Seoul, South Korea
Play-off East winner 1 (Buriram United, Thailand or Brisbane Roar, Australia)
Vegalta Sendai, Japan
Jiangsu Sainty, China
Group F
Guangzhou Evergrande, China
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, South Korea
SCG Muangthong United, Thailand
Urawa Red Diamonds, Japan
Group G
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Japan
Beijing Guoan, China
Pohang Steelers, South Korea
Bunyodkor, Uzbekistan
Group H
Central Coast Mariners,Australia
Emperor's Cup Champion, Japan (To be confirmed )
Guizhou Renhe, China
Suwon Bluewings, South Korea
Note: Qualifying Play-offs to be palyed on Feb 9 and group stage kicks off on Feb 26. The top two teams in each group will advance to the round of 16, which will be played over two legs for the first time. The final will also be played over two legs with the first leg on Oct 25 or 26 and the return match on November 9 or 10.
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