Melbourne City’s hopes of qualifying for the AFC Champions League last 16 were dashed on Wednesday.
With nine points from six matches in Group H, City’s hopes rested on qualifying as one of the best second-placed teams in groups across each region.
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But the three-time reigning Isuzu UTE A-League premiers bowed out midweek.
Jeonbuk Motors’ 3-2 win over Bangkok United in Group F sealed City’s fate as the South Korean outfit joined China’s Shandong Taishan and Ulsan Hyundai of South Korea in the Round of 16.
Kevin Muscat’s Yokohama F.Marinos consigned Shandong to a runners-up place following their 3-0 win on Wednesday, while Incheon United heartbreakingly missed out despite also finishing on 12 points in Group G.
| Group | Teamv | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qual. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | Shandong Taishan | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 7 | +7 | 12 | Round of 16 |
| 2 | F | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 12 | |
| 3 | I | Ulsan Hyundai | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | +4 | 10 | |
| 4 | H | Melbourne City (E) | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 9 | |
| 5 | J | Urawa Red Diamonds (E) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 7 |
