ACL 2017 Preliminary Stage 1: Global FC v Tampines Rovers preview

• Global FC are the first team from the Philippines to compete in Asia’s premier club competition
• Singapore’s Tampines Rovers will be hoping to improve on last year’s showing, when they were eliminated by Mohun Bagan at the first hurdle.
• Having also appeared in the now defunct AFC President’s Cup in 2013, Global made their AFC Cup debut in 2015, when they finished third in their group behind South China and Pahang.
• Tampines Rovers have never qualified for the AFC Champions League proper, but have made several appearances in the AFC Cup since their debut in 2005, reaching the quarter-finals four times. 

Date: January 24, 2017 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30pm PHT, 11:30am GMT
Venue: Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila
Referee: Liu Kwok Man (Hong Kong)

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