Asian Champions League (ACL)

munna219777

ACL 2014 Playoffs - East

02/02/14: Round 1   

R1 (1)        Tampines Rovers (SIN) v South China (HKG)   

                 Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore

R1 (2)        Pune (IND) v Hanoi T&T (VIE)   

                 Shriv Shiv Chattrapati Sports Complex, Pune



08/02/14: Round 2

R2 (1)        Chonburi (THA) v Winner R1 (1)

                 Chonburi Stadium, Chonburi

R2 (2)        Muangthong United (THA) v Winner R1 (2)

                 Thunderdome Stadium, Bangkok

15/02/14: Round 3

R3 (1)        Beijing Guoan (CHN) v Winner R2 (1)

                 Workers Stadium, Beijing

R3 (2)        Melbourne Victory (AUS) v Winner R2 (2)

                 TBC, Melbourne



ACL 2014 Playoffs – West



02/02/14: Round 1   

R1 (1)        Suwaiq (OMN) v Al Qadsia (KUW)

                 Seeb Sports Complex, Muscat

R1 (2)        Shabab Al Ordon (JOR) v Al Hidd (BHR)

                 Amman International Stadium, Amman

R1 (3)        Kuwait SC (KUW) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

                 Kuwait SC Stadium, Kuwait City

   

08/02/14: Round 2

R2 (1)        Baniyas(UAE) v Winner R1 (1)

                 Baniyas Stadium, Abu Dhabi

R2 (2)        El Jaish (QAT) v Nasaf (UZB)

                 TBC, Doha

R2 (3)        Lekhwiya (QAT) v Winner R1 (2)

                 TBC, Doha

R2 (4)        Lokomotiv (UZB) v Winner R1 (3)

                 Lokomotiv Stadium, Tashkent

15/02/14: Round 3

R3 (1)        Winner R2 (1) v Winner R2 (2)

                 TBC

R3 (2)        Winner R2 (3) v Winner R2 (4)

                 TBC

munna219777

Three stages for Pune FC 
1) Vietnamese club at home
2) Muangthong United away in Bangkok
3) Melbourne Victory away in Australia.

ArcadeRoar

That's a tough run of games, Pune will have to strengthen more if they want to stand a chance.

ArsenalFan700

So... 2nd round of qualifers would not be bad.

weka

On paper, I can see Pune beating any Vietnamese club, and vs Muangthong Utd... anything can happen and it won't be easy but against Melbourne? You're gonna need more horsepower, guys.

ArsenalFan700

So, how do we want to do this... discussion on Pune FC and what they will need to do if they want to at least stand a 30% chance of making it.

Ronny

chances of making it..50/50 against Vietnam..30% chance against Thai club..10% chance against Victory

ArsenalFan700

Idk, after watching the Victory this season, I feel they are about the same as Muangthong. Also we can easily beat Ha Noi, esspecially at home.

weka

Hanoi 80%, Muangthong 50%, Melbourne, 45% at least my view... however as always... Vietnam could knock India out

ArsenalFan700

Anyway, I am just wondering what Pune FC need to do. They have a good defense but the attack needs to be stronger. James Meyer has been average since October and needs to step it up. Douhou Pierre has been average this season and IMO not good enough for a team trying to at least attempt at the AFC Champions League. Calum Angus and Riga Mustapha are good enough.

There Indian players could be improved though. I understand that Pune FC is going in a different direction which involves more youth but they could use a lot more established Indian players. I do not believe having a guy like Shanmugam Venkatesh or youngsters like Vellington Rocha, Dhanpal Ganesh, and Mumtaz Akhtar help much. Also I dont believe having an oldie like Prakash Thorat rot away in the reserves help. They just waste spots.

Why not try adding in guys like CK Vineeth or Lalkamal Bhowmick (depending on if they leave United as per gaffer). They need something Pune or they wont get past Muangthong.