2001–02 Asian Club Championship facts for kids
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Iran |
| Teams | 27 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Suwon (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Anyang LG Cheetahs |
| Third place |  Esteghlal |
| Fourth place |  Nasaf Qarshi |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 33 |
| Goals scored | 185 (5.61 per match) |
The 2001-02 Asian Club Championship was an important football tournament for clubs in Asia. It was the 21st time this competition was held. This specific tournament was also the very last one under the name "Asian Club Championship." After it finished, a new and bigger tournament called the AFC Champions League was created.
The champions of this tournament were a team from South Korea, the Suwon Samsung Bluewings. They won against another South Korean team, Anyang LG Cheetahs. The final match was played in Azadi Stadium in Tehran, the capital city of Iran. Suwon Samsung Bluewings won their second title in this competition.
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About the Tournament
The Asian Club Championship was a yearly football competition. It brought together the best club teams from different countries across Asia. Teams would play against each other to find out who was the top club in the continent.
The Last of Its Kind
The 2001-02 season was special because it marked the end of an era. It was the final time the tournament was known as the Asian Club Championship. The next year, it changed into the AFC Champions League. This new league was designed to be even bigger and more exciting.
The Final Match
The championship game was a thrilling match between two teams from South Korea. The Suwon Samsung Bluewings faced off against the Anyang LG Cheetahs. Both teams played very well, and the game ended in a 0-0 tie.
How the Winner Was Decided
Since the score was tied, the winner had to be decided by a penalty shootout. In a penalty shootout, players take turns kicking the ball towards the goal from a special spot. The goalkeeper tries to stop them. Suwon Samsung Bluewings won the shootout 4-2, meaning they scored 4 penalties while Anyang LG Cheetahs scored 2. This made Suwon the champions!
Top Teams
Here are the top four teams from the 2001-02 Asian Club Championship:
- Champions: Suwon Samsung Bluewings from South Korea
- Runner-up: Anyang LG Cheetahs from South Korea
- Third Place: Esteghlal from Iran
- Fourth Place: Nasaf Qarshi from Uzbekistan
