Nagoya Clinch Last 16 Ticket with Win Over JDT

Nagoya Grampus became the first East Asian side to clinch an AFC Champions League last 16 ticket this season, after the J.League 1 side had edged out a much-changed Johor Darul Ta'zim side 2-1 at the Rajamangala National Stadium on Sunday. Qualification to the next round was sealed after their closest rivals Pohang Steelers were forced to a goalless draw by last-placed Ratchaburi Mitr Phol earlier on the day. Ratchaburi Mitr Phol (Thailand) 0-0 Pohang Steelers (South Korea) Knowing that a win would keep their chances of overthrowing Nagoya from the summit of Group G alive, Pohang went straight...