Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Asian Football Confederation announced details of the round of 16 matches of the AFC Champions League 2.
Which starts on February 10, with the participation of 16 teams competing on a home and away basis.
Al Wasl Club of the Emirates will be hosted by Al Zawraa Club of Iraq on February 10 in Baghdad.
In a confrontation during which the Emirati football representative seeks to achieve a positive result that will enhance his chances before the return match.
Al Wasl makes its third appearance in the knockout stages of Asian competitions, and its first since reaching the quarter-finals of the Asian Club Championship in the 1994-1995 season.
The West Region competitions will also witness the match between Iranian Esteghlal and Jordanian Hussein at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai.
Meanwhile, Arkadagh of Turkmenistan will host its Saudi counterpart, Al-Nasr, and Foolad Sepahan of Iran will face the Qatari team, Al-Ahly, in Doha.
In the eastern region, Ratchaburi of Thailand meets Persib Bandung of Indonesia.
Vietnam’s Kong An Hanoi will host Singapore’s Tampines Rovers, while South Korea’s Pohang Steelers will face Japan’s Gamba Osaka.
Bangkok United of Thailand will meet MacArthur of Australia.
The draw for the round of 16 was held last December, and determined the path of the teams until the final match, noting that the return matches will be held during the period from February 17 to 19.
The final rounds will be completed with the quarter-finals in March and the semi-finals in April.
The final match will be held on May 16.
