Some surprise results on Wednesday means a few teams will be travelling unexpectedly during the R16 matches on May 11 and 12 instead of staying at home.

Among them are Iran’s Esteghlal, who fell to a 2-1 defeat at UAE’s Al Jazira, a team who were without a victory before MD6.

Because of the defeat, Esteghlal stayed on 11 points as Qatar’s Al Gharafa took over top position, on 13, with their 1-0 away win over Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli.

Gharafa are now at home to Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor while Esteghlal must make a difficult trip to Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab.

Last year’s finalists Al Ittihad were eliminated after losing 1-0 away to Group B winners Zob Ahan, of Iran, allowing Uzbeks Bunyodkor to steal second place.

After a topsy-turvy campaign, Bunyodkor completed their group matches with an easy 4-1 home win over UAE’s Al Wahda to finish on 10 points, three behind Zob Ahan.

China’s Beijing Guoan sealed second place in Group E after their 2-0 home victory over Japanese contenders Kawasaki Frontale.

They finished on 10 points, five behind Korea Republic’s Seongnam Ilhwa, who beat Melbourne Victory 3-2.

Beijing are now away to Group G winners Suwon Bluewings, of Korea Republic, while Seongnam are at home to 2008 champions and Group G runners-up Gamba Osaka, of Japan.

Kashima Antlers, as expected, finished on top of Group F with the only 100 per cent record of the tournament after beating Korea Republic’s Jeonbuk Motors 2-1 at home.

Antlers now entertain defending champions Pohang Steelers, of Korea Republic while Jeonbuk are away to Australia’s Adelaide United.

AFC Champions League 2010 Round of 16
11/05/2010
Al Gharafa (QAT) (A1) vs Pakhtakor (UZB) (C2)
Al Shabab (KSA) (C1) vs Esteghlal (IRN) (A2)
Seongnam Ilhwa (KOR) (E1) vs Gamba Osaka (JPN) (G2)
Suwon Bluewings (KOR) (G1) vs Beijing Guoan (CHN) (E2)

12/05/2010
Zob Ahan (IRN) (B1) vs Mes Kerman (IRN) (D2)
Kashima Antlers (JPN) (F1) vs Pohang Steelers (KOR) (H2)
Adelaide United (AUS) (H1) vs Jeonbuk Motors (KOR) (F2)
Al Hilal (KSA) (D1) vs Bunyodkor (UZB) (B2)