The draw is today. All of these K-League clubs have at least won the ACL once (Except us). Now it is time for us to win one. No thanks Duerden. I rather see Suwon get the hard group.
Its so stupid having a home and away Final. How can anyone get hyped up with two finals...I guess AFC are trying everything they can so K-league clubs wont win the title again That said, for me, Pohang Steelers are my pick for the title.
Group E FC Seoul (KOR) Winner between Brisbane Roar/Buriram United (AUS/THA) Vegalta Sendai (JPN) Jiangsu Sainty (CHN) Group F Guangzhou Evergrande (CHN) Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (KOR) Muangthong United (THA) Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) Group G Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) Beijing Guaon (CHN) Pohang Steelers (KOR) Bunyodkor (UZB) Group H Central Coast Mariners (AUS) J.League Emperor Cup Winner (JPN/TBD in Jan.) Guizhou Renhe (CHN) Suwon Samsung Bluewings (KOR)
Group E 1. FC Seoul (Korea Republic) 2. Playoff Winner Aus/Thai 3. Vegalta Sendai (Japan) 4. Jiangsu Sainty (China) Group F 1. Guangzhou Evergrande (China) 2. Jeonbuk Hyundai (Korea Republic) 3. SCG Muangthong United (Thailand) 4. Uwara Red Diamonds (Japan) Group G 1. Sanfreece Hiroshima (Japan) 2. Beijing Guoan (China) 3. Pohang Steelers (Korea Republic) 4. Bunyodkor (Uzbekistan) Group H 1. Central Coast Mariners (Australia) 2. K-Out Cup Champion (Japan) 3. Guizhou Renhe (China) 4. Suwon Bluewings (Korea Republic)
Group E 1. FC Seoul (Korea Republic) 2. Playoff Winner Aus/Thai 3. Vegalta Sendai (Japan) 4. Jiangsu Sainty (China) Group F 1. Guangzhou Evergrande (China) 2. Jeonbuk Hyundai (Korea Republic) 3. SCG Muangthong United (Thailand) 4. Uwara Red Diamonds (Japan) Group G 1. Sanfreece Hiroshima (Japan) 2. Beijing Guoan (China) 3. Pohang Steelers (Korea Republic) 4. Bunyodkor (Uzbekistan) Group H 1. Central Coast Mariners (Australia) 2. K-Out Cup Champion (Japan) 3. Guizhou Renhe (China) 4. Suwon Bluewings (Korea Republic) The teams in green are those who I think will top their group. I am rooting for FC Seoul to win the title but if they get knocked out... Guangzhou Evergrande it is for me. Jeonbuk vs Guangzhou rematch should be intresting. I think Evergrande will pull away with a win again. Sources say Evergrande is closing in on Zeng Cheng. China's current number one goalkeeper. However, they might lose Dario Conca in the off-season :\
Copa Libertadores final is two legs. Yeah, it's a lot of travel for both sides, but i makes it much more even than just one leg at one of the teams' home ground. And it sure as hell beats the neutral site BS they tried to pull.
Honestly I hate Two-leg finals. The AFF Suzuki Cup is also two-legs. many things are. I hate it. Just make it one exciting game.
Looks like Pohang will have some headaches this season. Hwang Jin-sung wont be able to participate in ACL matches overseas because he cannot travel overseas with his status right now - he has not done his service yet and is 29 years old (28 years is the cut-off limit for getting permission to travel). Pohang are travelling to Turkey for training camp soon which Hwang Jin-sung cannot join. Such a pity of a situation right now... Looks like though Hwang Sun-hong might give chance for the young Moon Chang-jin to step up. http://www.interfootball.co.kr/news/view.php?gisa_uniq=2013011716595359§ion_code=99 Whatever the situation, this year will be the toughest year for Hwang Sun-hong and his managerial career at Pohang.
Buriram United defeated Brisbane Roars in PK. So it looks like they will face FC Seoul, Vegalta Sendai and Jiangsu Sainty.