2018 AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

[irani8perspolis]

Esteghlal, Persepolis and Tractor all got their license and are in.

Naft Tehran however did not and will end up being replaced by Zob Ahan. It will work in our favour, Ghalenoi knows how to get results in the CL.

[Z Joon]

Good news, Naft is daghoon as fck with Derakhshan as their coach as well. ZA are experienced in ACL and have a good squad

[04041374]

Only 7 Iranian clubs have been fully licensed.

A-criteria (non-professional, not allowed to participate in ACL): Naft Tehran, Esteghlal Khuzestan, Padideh Mashhad, Siah Jamegan, Pars Jonoobi Jam, Sepidrood Rasht

B-criteria (non-professional, allowed to participate in ACL): Sepahan, Paykan, Sanat Naft

C-criteria (professional, allowed to participate in ACL): Persepolis, Esteghlal, Tractor Sazi, Zob Ahan, Gostaresh Foolad, Foolad Khuzestan, Saipa

[irani8perspolis]

Only 7 Iranian clubs have been fully licensed.

A-criteria (non-professional, not allowed to participate in ACL): Naft Tehran, Esteghlal Khuzestan, Padideh Mashhad, Siah Jamegan, Pars Jonoobi Jam, Sepidrood Rasht

B-criteria (non-professional, allowed to participate in ACL): Sepahan, Paykan, Sanat Naft

C-criteria (professional, allowed to participate in ACL): Persepolis, Esteghlal, Tractor Sazi, Zob Ahan, Gostaresh Foolad, Foolad Khuzestan, Saipa

Could you share AFC's criteria for these rankings? Thanks.

[04041374]

Could you share AFC's criteria for these rankings? Thanks.

http://www.the-afc.com/uploads/afc/files/AFC_CLR_Booklet_2016.pdf
http://iranleague.ir/News/Detail/6726

[teammelli91]

Glad to see Zob Ahan back in the tournament.

Saudi football fans crap their shorts when they hear Zob Ahan

[Ab-Gosht]

what surprises me is that gov paid billions of toman in depths so they can play in this tourney where we cant even play our home games in iran

[04041374]

Iran has 3+1 spots

Perspolis, Esteghlal and Tractor have qualified directly.

Zob Ahan will face Aizawl FC from India in the play-offs. Game will be played in Esfahan.

[Real Madrid Fan]

what surprises me is that gov paid billions of toman in depths so they can play in this tourney where we cant even play our home games in iran

AFC ruled in Iran's favor couple days ago. All teams will have to play in their home regardless of politics.

[Z Joon]

Iran has 3+1 spots
Perspolis, Esteghlal and Tractor have qualified directly.

Zob Ahan will face Aizawl FC from India in the play-offs. Game will be played in Esfahan.

Don't think this is true. That Indian team will play in the 1st playoff round, Iranian teams play the final playoff round

[04041374]

Don't think this is true. That Indian team will play in the 1st playoff round, Iranian teams play the final playoff round

There is only one round this time it seems. Iraqi, Syrian, Kuwait clubs have been disqualified and no Saudi clubs will participate in the play-offs





Btw. it's confirmed by the Indians as well
https://twitter.com/AizawlFC/status/935798515007045632

[naderb94]

Zobahan is going to kill the Indian team lol

[rdwrrr]

There is a second league in Asia
other Iranian teams should be able to play in the second league

[teammelli91]

Zob Ahan is a killing machine of the ACL. They have a good record in Asia and are a club all Iranians are proud of.

[teammelli91]

Zob Ahan’s good record/memorable ACL victories in the last 7 years:

Zob Ahan reaches the final in 2010
Zob Ahan reaches the quarter-finals in 2011
Zob Ahan reaches the round of 16 in 2016


Zob Ahan 1-0 Lekhwiya
Zob Ahan 1-0 Al Rayyan
Zob Ahan 3-1 Al Rayyan
Zob Ahan 3-0 Bunyodkor
Zob Ahan 5-2 Bunyodkor
Zob Ahan 2-0 Bunyodkor
Zob Ahan 2-1 Bunyodkor
Zob Ahan 1-0 Al Ittihad
Zob Ahan 2-1 Pohang Steelers
Zob Ahan 1-0 Al Hilal
Zob Ahan 1-0 Al Hilal
Zob Ahan 4-1 Al Nassr
Zob Ahan 3-0 Al Nassr
Zob Ahan 3-0 Al Nassr