The Usual Suspects Win as the ACL Resumes in East Asia

The 2021 AFC Champions League returns to action after a brief period away with the East Asian group stages on Tuesday. The first matches of Group G at Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium saw two clashes between East Asian powerhouses with Southeast Asian challengers, with the East Asians predictably winning their ties. Pohang Steelers (South Korea) 2-0 Ratchaburi Mitr Phol (Thailand) The first match of this year's East Asian section saw 3-time ACL winners Pohang taking on hosts and debutants Ratchaburi. The Dragons were unlucky to not have gone 1-0 up after just one minute as Kritsanon Sris...