When will the ACL Eastern zone round of 16 matches now take place?

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ACL Eastern Zone Round of 16 Matches Rescheduled to August

The Asian Champions League Eastern zone round of 16 matches have been postponed and are now scheduled to take place in August. This decision comes as part of a broader reshuffling of the competition's schedule due to disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus.
Group Stage Adjustments

To accommodate postponements, additional dates for group games have been allocated in May and June. This allows for the completion of the group stage before the knockout rounds commence. The competition's Eastern zone, which began last month, has seen limited progress with only nine games played to date.
Health Concerns Drive Decisions

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) cited health concerns and unprecedented challenges as the reason for the postponements. AFC general Windsor John stated that the organisation would not put anyone at risk during a time of heightened health worries, leading to sensible decisions regarding match and event schedules.
Further Scheduling Considerations

Any remaining group matches are permitted to be played in July, outside of official match dates, provided they are concluded before August. The scheduling of these matches, as well as the subsequent round of 16 ties, will require agreement from both participating teams and other stakeholders. Discussions are also ongoing regarding the West Asia competitions and the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, which are facing similar scheduling issues.

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