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Abdysh-Ata’s Akhmedov, Mariners’ Jackson equally optimistic of advancing

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Abdysh-Ata’s Akhmedov, Mariners’ Jackson equally optimistic of advancing

Bishkek: It remains all to play for in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone final between FK Abdysh-Ata Kant and Central Coast Mariners, with both head coaches optimistic of their respective sides’ chances of going through. 

Brian Kaltak gave Australia’s Mariners the lead with nine minutes left but Magamed Uzdenov equalised for Kyrgyz Republic’s Abdysh-Ata, with Islam Akhmedov hopeful his team will play even better in next week’s return leg. 

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Late drama sees Abdysh-Ata, Mariners settling for stalemate

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Late drama sees Abdysh-Ata, Mariners settling for stalemate

Bishkek: A dramatic stoppage-time equaliser from Magamed Uzdenov saw FK Abdysh-Ata Kant of Kyrgyz Republic rescue a 1-1 draw against Australia’s Central Coast Mariners in the first leg of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone final at Dolen Omurzakov Stadium on Wednesday.

After a goalless first half, Brian Kaltak headed home to give the visitors the breakthrough against the run of play in the 81st minute, but Abdysh-Ata restored parity in the third minute of added time to set up an exciting second leg in Gosford next week.

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Al Ahed's Mohammad, Al Nahda's Al Azani demand focus in return leg

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Al Ahed's Mohammad, Al Nahda's Al Azani demand focus in return leg

Karbala: Al Ahed head coach Raafat Mohammad has reminded his players to remain focused after their 1-0 win over Al Nahda in the first leg of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 West Zone final on Tuesday. 

Mohammed Al Hallak's strike seconds into the second half ultimately settled the first leg but Mohammad said Lebanon's Al Ahed, the 2019 AFC Cup winners, are not through to the final yet. 

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Al Hallak strike gives Al Ahed edge over Al Nahda

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Al Hallak strike gives Al Ahed edge over Al Nahda

Karbala: Lebanon’s Al Ahed took a valuable advantage in the AFC Cup 2023/24™ West Zonal Final beating Oman’s Al Nahda 1-0 in the first leg of the tie at Karbala International Stadium on Tuesday.

Champions in 2019, Al Ahed will look to defend their lead when the two teams face-off again in a week’s time in Oman with the aggregate winners facing one of the Inter-Zone finalists, Central Coast Mariners and Abdysh-Ata Kant in the AFC Cup final.

Preview - Inter-Zone Final (1st Leg): FK Abdysh Ata Kant (KGZ) v Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS)

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Preview - Inter-Zone Final (1st Leg): FK Abdysh Ata Kant (KGZ) v Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS)

Bishkek: Kyrgyz Republic’s FK Abdysh-Ata Kant will look to draw inspiration from their fans when they take on Central Coast Mariners of Australia in the first leg of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone final on Wednesday.

The opportunity to become the first team from the Central Asian nation to feature in the final of the last edition of the AFC Cup will be the motivating factor for the Kyrgyz Premier League champions at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium.

Preview - West Zone Final (1st Leg): Al Ahed FC (LBN) v Al Nahda (OMA)

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Preview - West Zone Final (1st Leg): Al Ahed FC (LBN) v Al Nahda (OMA)

Karbala: It will be a meeting between familiar foes when Al Ahed FC and Al Nahda square off in the first leg of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 West Zone final on Tuesday.

The sides had already faced off in Group A and with either team having won once, the West Zone final is set to be tight affair.
 
Al Ahed, seeking a second title after having emerged champions in 2019, know they need to win by a comfortable margin ahead of next week's return leg in Muscat.

#AFCCup - Inter-Zone Final: Key Players

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

#AFCCup - Inter-Zone Final: Key Players

Bishkek: The AFC Cup™ 2023/24 is into the business end of the competition with Kyrgyz Republic champions Abdysh-Ata Kant set to take on the reigning A-League titleholders Central Coast Mariners in the Inter-Zone final.

The first leg of the tie will be held in Bishkek on Wednesday before the return leg in Gosford a week later as both sides set their eyes on reaching the final in what is their debut campaigns in the AFC Cup.
 
As the teams get set to meet in the Kyrgyz capital, the-AFC.com selects two players from each side who could prove pivotal in their quests to reach the grand finale.

#AFCCup - West Zone Final: Key Players

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

#AFCCup - West Zone Final: Key Players

Karbala: Oman’s Al Nahda and Lebanon’s Al Ahed face-off in a double header with a place in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 final the reward for the winning side in the West Zone Final.

The two teams will be familiar with each other’s game, having qualified together from Group A, but this time around only one of them will qualify through to the next round. The-AFC.com highlights the players who have the potential to be the difference makers in the tie.