Al-Hilal face Al-Wehda in AFC Champions League quarter-finals

الأربعاء، 13 يونيو 2007 - 16:19

كتب : Omar AbdelAziz

Saudi giants Al-Hilal will face UAE's Al-Wehda in the AFC Champions League quarter-finals stage, the draw was announced in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday.

The all-Arab contest is not the only crunch game in the last 8 phase, as holders Jeonbuk Motors of Korea Republic were drawn against Japanese champions Urawa Reds.

The third Arab team, Al-Karama of Syria, will face the Korean league current leaders Seongnam, while Sepahan Asphahan of Iran take on Japan's Kawasaki Frontale.

The first-leg fixtures of the last 8 phase are scheduled to be played on the 19th of September.

On the other hand, Beijing 2008 Olympic Games qualifiers final phase draw has been conducted as well, with 12 teams filling 3 groups.

Athens 2004 surprise package Iraq were drawn in Group A with Lebanon, North Korea and Asia's new powerhouse Australia.

Group B includes Korea Republic, Bahrain, Syria and Uzbekistan, while Saudi Arabia, Japan, Qatar and Vietnam fill a tough Group C.

The winner of each group qualifies directly to the Olympic Games.

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