The 1970 Asian Champion Club Tournament was the third season of the most important Asian competition for club teams in football . It took place from April 1 to 10, 1970 in Tehran , the capital of Iran . The national champions from seven Asian countries were invited. The game was played first in a group stage and then in the knockout system .
The seven participants were divided into a group of three and four, each playing against each other once. The two group best from each group qualified for the semifinals. The group winner from one group met the runner-up from the other group. The two losers played for third place. The championship was decided in one game.