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FC Tokyo and Kashima Antlers’ opponents in the qualifying playoffs of the AFC Champions League have been decided.

Tokyo will take on Ceres–Negros from the Philippines, while Kashima will face Australia’s A-League outfit Melbourne Victory. Both matches are on 28 January.

J1 champion Yokohama F.Marinos are in Group H, and Emperor’s Cup winner Vissel Kobe will make their Asian debut against Suwon Bluewings, Guangzhou Evergrande and Johor Darul Ta’zim in Group G.

East Region Playoff Round

– FC Seoul (KOR) vs Kedah (MAL)

– Shanghai SIPG (CHN) vs Buriram United (THA)

– FC Tokyo (JPN) vs Ceres–Negros (PHI)

– Kashima Antlers (JPN) vs Melbourne Victory (AUS)

Group A

Al Wahda (UAE)

Al Shorta (IRQ)

Playoff Winner (QAT/IRN/JOR/KUW)

Playoff Winner (KSA/UZB/PAK)

Group B

Al Hilal (KSA)

Al Ahli (UAE)

Pakhtakor (UZB)

Playoff Winner (QAT/IRN/IND/BHA)

Group C

Al Duhail (QAT)

Al Taawoun (KSA)

Sharjah (UAE)

Persepolis (IRN)

Group D

Sepahan (IRN)

Al Saad (QAT)

Al Nassr (KSA)

Playoff Winner (UAE/UZB/IRQ)

Group E

Beijing Guoan (CHN)

Chiangrai United (THA)

Kashima Antlers (JPN) / Melbourne Victory (AUS)

FC Seoul (KOR) / Kedah (MAL)

Group F

Ulsan (KOR)

Shanghai Shenhua(CHN)

Perth Glory (AUS)

FC Tokyo (JPN) / Ceres–Negros (PHI)

Group G

Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Suwon Bluewings (KOR)

Guangzhou Evergrande (CHN)

Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAL)

Group H

Sydney FC (AUS)

Yokohama F.Marinos (JPN)

Jeonbuk Motors (KOR)

Shanghai SIPG (CHN) / Buriram United (THA)

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Source: Yahoo

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