ASEAN Zonal Final: 10 Stats and Facts

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Zonal Final: 10 Stats and Facts

Kuala Lumpur: With the eagerly anticipated 2019 AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal final now just days away, the-AFC.com looks at some of the key stats and facts involving Becamex Binh Duong and Hanoi FC

The two finalists are breaking new ground for Vietnamese football with the pair their nation's first clubsides to reach this stage.

To explain the numbers behind the story, we've delved into the statistics to show how they got there with new ASEAN Zonal champions set to be crowned following the two legged match-up on July 31 and August 7.

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Experts' View: Becamex Binh Duong vs Hanoi FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Experts' View: Becamex Binh Duong vs Hanoi FC

Kuala Lumpur: The 2019 AFC Cup recommences on July 31 with the much-anticipated ASEAN Zonal Final first leg between Vietnamese pair Becamex Binh Duong and Hanoi FC. 

The-AFC.com spoke to two regional specialists to preview the tie which will see the V.League sides clash on the Continental stage for the first time.

Becamex Binh Duong vs Hanoi FC: 3 Classic Matches

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Becamex Binh Duong vs Hanoi FC: 3 Classic Matches

Kuala Lumpur: There is less than a week until two of Vietnam’s most successful sides – Becamex Binh Duong and Hanoi FC – face off in the first leg of the 2019 AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal final and anticipation is building across the Southeast Asian country. 

Between them, the teams have won eight of the past 12 V.League titles (four each) and over the years there have been numerous classic encounters that have featured goals galore.

To whet the appetite ahead of the first leg in Thu Dau Mot City on Wednesday, the-AFC.com has picked out three matches which will live long in the memory.

ASEAN Zonal Final: Ones to Watch

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Zonal Final: Ones to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: There are just a few days to go to the ASEAN Zonal Final with Becamex Binh Duong and Hanoi FC set to lock horns in an all-Vietnam clash. 

The two-legged final will kick off on July 31 at Binh Duong Stadium with the return meeting at Hanoi's Hang Day Stadium the following week. The victors will progress to the Inter-Zone semi-finals and a meeting with the Central Zone champions, Altyn Asyr of Turkmenistan.

We look at six players – three from each of the finalists – who could prove to be the difference-makers.

ASEAN Zonal knockout rounds: 5 memorable moments

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Zonal knockout rounds: 5 memorable moments

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup was reshaped into five zones in 2017 and regional rivalry became an even bigger feature as the competition moved into an exciting new era.

In just over a week’s time, the 2019 edition will return to action with Vietnamese teams Hanoi FC and Becamex Binh going head-to-head in the ASEAN Zonal final, with both a place in the Inter-Zone semi-finals and bragging rights on the line.

To whet the appetite ahead of the encounter, the-AFC.com looks back on five standout moments from the AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal knockout rounds over the past three years.

Transfer watch: All of Asia's moves

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Transfer watch: All of Asia's moves

Kuala Lumpur: With the transfer window set to close soon, teams are bolstering their ranks with various national leagues kicking off over the coming days. 

The-AFC.com highlights the ins and outs across the Continent.

ASEAN Leagues Wrap:  Bali keep pressure on leaders; league comes to a close in Malaysia

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

ASEAN Leagues Wrap:  Bali keep pressure on leaders; league comes to a close in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur: Bali United have moved within a point of the Liga 1 summit in Indonesia, while Johor Darul Ta'zim narrowly missed out on an unbeaten season. 

Elsewhere, the league in Thailand is looking extremely congested at the top and the two-way battle at the V.League summit continues to thrill. Here’s the-AFC.com’s round-up of that and much more from the ASEAN region.