New dates for JDT's AFC Champions League matches due to coronavirus

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) decided to postpone AFC Champions League matches involving East Zone teams, including Malaysian Super League champions Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT).

The decision was made after an emergency meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, which determined that East Zone group matches scheduled for March and April cannot be played due to the coronvirus outbreak.

However, the Southern Tigers' game against Suwon Samsung Bluewings on Tuesday would proceed as planned.

New ACL Dates for JDT*MD2: JDT vs Guangzhou Evergrande*19 Feb changed to 20 May*MD4: Suwon Bluewings vs JDT*8 April changed to 27 May*MD5: JDT vs Vissel Kobe*21 April changed to 16 June*MD6: Guangzhou Evergrande vs JDT*5 May changed to 23 June
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"These are challenging, and unprecedented times and we are grateful that everyone has come together to try and find a solution which works for everyone.

"As the AFC President, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has already stated, the AFC will not put anyone at risk during these times of heightened health concerns and so we have taken some sensible decisions to postpone both matches and events.

"The AFC hopes that there is a quick and safe end to this current situation and that we can return to normality where football can play a role in bringing some joy and entertainment to people’s lives.

"Our support and sympathies are extended to communities affected," said AFC secretary-general Windsor John.

Meanwhile, a separate meeting with West Zone representatives is scheduled to be held later this week.