The first round of the final tournament of the ACL (Asia Champions League) began on the 13th. J1 team Kawasaki Frontale defeated China's Shandong 3-2 in the first game of a home-and-away format.
The 16 teams that won the first round will participate in the ACL final tournament, and will play two games in a home and away format to determine the winner. The second match will be held on the 20th of this month at Frontale's home, Uvance Todoroki Stadium.