

Amman: Two-time champions Al Faisaly moved three points clear at the top of AFC Cup Group C alongside Iraq’s Duhok with the Jordanian double winners ending the campaign of Yemen’s Al Shaab Ibb after recording a 2-0 win on Wednesday.

Duhok: Ala’a Abdulzehra bagged four goals as Duhok of Iraq took a big step towards qualification for the last 16 of the AFC Cup with a 6-1 demolition of Omani side Dhofar at the Duhok Stadium on Wednesday.

Singapore: A Dharmaraj Ravanan own goal early in the second half proved decisive as Warriors FC earned their first points in Group E of the AFC Cup with a 1-0 win over Indian side Churchill Brothers at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Wednesday.

Yangon: A pair of early goals helped Ayeyawady United to a 3-0 victory over Maldives side Maziya Sports & Recreation on Wednesday as the Myanmar Cup holders claimed their first points in Group G and put themselves back into the running for a spot in the knockout rounds of the AFC Cup.

Da Nang: Nigerian striker Dickson Nwakaeme scored the only goal midway through the second half as Malaysian treble winners Kelantan extended unbeaten record in the AFC Cup this season with a 1-0 win over Vietnam champions SHB Da Nang in Group G on Wednesday.

Padang: Indonesian champions Semen Padang remained on course for a place in the last 16 on their debut appearance in the AFC Cup after Liberian striker Edward Wilson scored twice to secure a 3-1 win over Hong Kong counterparts Kitchee on Wednesday.

Muscat: Iraqi champions Arbil sealed their place in the last 16 of the AFC Cup after they claimed their fourth victory in a row in Group B with a resounding 4-0 away win over Omani champions Fanja at the Seeb Sports Complex on Tuesday.

Amman: Syrian champions Al Shorta moved three points clear of Al Ramtha at the top of Group D alongside Kuwait’s Al Qadsia after recording a 2-1 win over the Jordanian side in the AFC Cup on Tuesday.

Kuwait City: Defending champions Kuwait Sports Club will be looking to maintain their perfect record in Group A and seal their place in the knockout stage when they entertain bottom side Regar-TadAZ of Tajikistan in the AFC Cup on Wednesday.

Beirut: Lebanon’s Al Ansar remained firmly in the qualification picture in Group B of the AFC Cup as five different scorers found the net to secure a 5-1 win over Yemen’s Ahli Taiz SC on Tuesday.