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Football Tribe Asia
History was made on Saturday night as Malaysian giants Johor Darul Ta’zim booked themselves a spot in the AFC Champions League round of 16 thanks to a 2-1 win over South Korean titans Ulsan Hyundai. The three points ensured that JDT would finish top of Group I above more illustrious opposition in Japanese champions Kawasaki Frontale and Ulsan. Making things sweeter for the Southern Tigers, group runners-up Kawasaki’s record wasn’t enough to seal them a spot in the last 16, ensuring JDT as the sole Group I representative in the knockouts. Having lost 5-0 to Kawasaki in their Matchday 4 game, JD…