On Tuesday 23 May, the first leg of Round of 16 in the AFC Champions League (ACL) 2017 saw Kawasaki Frontale square off against Muangthong United (Thailand). In the away meeting in Thailand, Kawasaki conceded a goal just before halftime, but came from behind in the second half to secure a 3-1 win with goals by NAKAMURA Kengo, KOBAYASHI Yu and ABE Hiroyuki.

Match Report (Japanese version only)

Closing on the quarter-final place after a convincing away win, Kawasaki are set to play their second leg against Muangthong at Todoroki Athletic Stadium on Tuesday 30 May.

Coaches' Comment

ONIKI Toru, Coach (Kawasaki Frontale)
We conceded a goal in the first half, but had firm control of the match and displayed our style of football in the second. In the blazing heat, we scored thrice and gained important away goals. The next match will be played at home, but we still expect to be a tough contest. Against the opponents with many talented players, we need to brace ourselves for the second leg as well.

TOTCHTAWAN SRIPAN, Coach (Muangthong United)
It was a tough match. We performed well until the 55th minute, but my players seemed to have lost their concentration thereafter. Against the Kawasaki side coming out aggressively to attack in the second half, we were defending at sixes and sevens. I believe that is the reason why we lost today.

Tournament Period：24 January 2017 (Tue.) ～ 25 November 2017 (Sat.)

First Leg - Round of 16

24 May 2017 (Wed.)
Jeju United (Korea) vs Urawa Reds (Japan)

Tournament Information