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Machida, Buriram United Progress to Asian Champions League Quarter ...
Machida Zelvia won 1-0 on aggregate in their debut, while Buriram United prevailed 4-2 on penalties; quarterfinals will be single-leg ties in Saudi Arabia next month.
- On March 10, 2026, Machida Zelvia advanced after a 1-0 win over Gangwon FC, and Buriram United progressed by defeating Melbourne City on penalties following a 0-0 draw.
- After a 0-0 first leg in South Korea last week, Na Sang-ho replaced injured Yuki Soma and supplied the cross for Hotaka Nakamura's decisive goal at Machida's stadium in Tokyo suburbs.
- After a 0-0 draw, Buriram advanced after a 4-2 penalty shoot-out, with Neil Etheridge saving twice and Kenny Dougall scoring the winner despite Robert Zulj's early red card.
- Next month the Asian Champions League becomes single-leg in Jeddah, with Machida and Buriram the first to qualify ahead of the April 16 to 25 event. The format change impacts the knockout stage structure.
- After last week, the AFC postponed western last-16 matches due to US and Israeli strikes on Iran, while the club's rise from non-league less than 15 years ago highlights their rapid progression.
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New Strait Times
The Straits TimesMachida, Buriram United progress to Asian Champions League quarter-finals
MACHIDA Zelvia advanced to the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League Elite on Tuesday as a 1-0 win over Gangwon FC took the Japanese side through while Buriram United saw off Melbourne City via a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory in Thailand.
Thrilling Encounters Propel Machida Zelvia and Buriram United into Asian Champions League Quarter-Finals | Sports-Games
Machida Zelvia and Buriram United have advanced to the Asian Champions League quarter-finals with thrilling victories. Neil Etheridge, former Cardiff City goalkeeper, was instrumental as Buriram won through a penalty shootout, while Hotaka Nakamura's goal secured Machida's spot. The quarter-finals will take place in Jeddah from April 16 to 25.
Radio France Internationale
Japan TodayMachida, Buriram advance in Asian Champions League
Gangwon FC's journey to the Asian stage, which was creating a new history, has come to a halt. Gangwon FC, which was about to win the 2025-2020 ACL, was defeated by Na Sang-ho in a single blow... They lost 0-1 on aggregate to Machida in Japan and were eliminated in the round of 16. OSEN = Reporter Ko Seong-hwan
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