Al Ahli

A second-half flurry saw Gamba Osaka take a big step towards the last eight of the AFC Champions League.

Al Shabab Al Wahda failed to close the gap on AFC Champions League qualification rivals Al Shabab, losing at Al Fujairah in the latest round of Arabian Gulf League fixtures.

Al Jazira and Al Sadd recorded first-leg wins in the AFC Champions League round of 16.

Guangzhou Alessandro Diamanti's dream debut helped Guangzhou Evergrande open their AFC Champions League defence with a 4-2 win over Melbourne Victory.

Fabio Cannavaro It will be a clash of the titans in Asia on Wednesday as Seongnam host Guangzhou Evergrande in the opening leg of their last-16 clash.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande can close in on a last-16 spot as AFC Champions League groups begin to take shape on matchday five.

Al Jazira Mirko Vucinic took his Arabian Gulf League tally to 13 goals in eight games with a hat-trick in Al Jazira's 4-0 win over Al Ittihad Kalba.

Al Ahli, Al Taawoun, Esteghlal Khouzestan and Lekhwiya celebrated wins as the AFC Champions League group stage begun.

Paco Alcacer Paco Alcacer headed home from close range in the second half against Al Ahli on Tuesday, much to his relief.

Al Shabab Al Shabab climbed to the top of the Arabian Gulf League as Al Wahda lost for the first time midweek.