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Malaysia to host AFC Champions League's East Asian group matches

Malaysia has been announced as the venue for the East Asian group stage matches of the AFC Champions League,

Sentinel Digital Desk

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has been announced as the venue for the East Asian group stage matches of the AFC Champions League, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed.

"The Football Association of Malaysia has been confirmed as the host Member Association for the 2020 AFC Champions League East Zone Group G and H matches which will take place from October 17 to November 1, 2020," said the AFC in its statement on Monday.

Malaysia will also host the Round of 16 which will see teams from both groups battle on November 4, two quarter-final matches on November 25 and one semi-final tie three days later after submitting their interest to host ahead of the designated deadline. All matches in the knockout stages will be played in single match ties, as well as the Final which is scheduled to be played in the West region. IANS