Group H: Lao Toyota FC 0-3 PSM Makassar 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group H: Lao Toyota FC 0-3 PSM Makassar 

Vientiane: Group H winners PSM Makassar completed an unbeaten AFC Group H campaign with a 3-0 win over eliminated Lao Toyota at Laos' National Stadium on Tuesday.

Rasyid Bakri celebrated his first start in the tournament with the game's opening goal on the stroke of half-time, before Saldi and Guy Junior added two more after the interval to give Darije Kalezic's side a handsome group stage total of 14 points from six matches.

The Indonesian outfit now march on to the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals, while the competition ends for Lao Toyota, who had been consigned to last place in the group prior to Tuesday's final day of matches.

Group H: Home United FC 2-0 Kaya FC-Iloilo

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group H: Home United FC 2-0 Kaya FC-Iloilo

Singapore: Adam Swandi scored with just 13 seconds on the clock to send Home United FC on their way to a 2-0 win over Kaya FC-Iloilo that ended the Filipino club’s chances of progressing to the knockout rounds of the 2019 AFC Cup on Tuesday. 

Abdil Qaiyyim Mutalib added a second in the 18th minute as the Singaporeans notched up a win that takes them into second place in Group H, although Home United’s hopes of advancing to the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals are little more than mathematical.

Zreik chasing his dream

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Zreik chasing his dream

Beirut: Winning the 2019 AFC Cup is the dream for Al Ahed striker Ahmad Zreik after he helped his side secure qualification to the West Asia Zonal Semi-Finals with a 2-1 win over Malkiya Club on Monday.

The Lebanese side ended the group stage unbeaten and hit 14 points with the win at Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium to advance as Group C winners.

Zreik brought Al Ahed level in the 34th minute after Malkiya had taken the lead through Isa Abdulbari. A Khalil Khamis' header sealed the win for the hosts in the second half.

Binh Duong in determined mood ahead of Ceres clash, says Thanh Long

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Binh Duong in determined mood ahead of Ceres clash, says Thanh Long

Bacolod City: Nguyen Thanh Long believes a recent upturn in Becamex Binh Duong’s form can help the Vietnamese side gain the result they need against Group G winners Ceres Negros as they aim to qualify for the 2019 AFC Cup knockout rounds. 

Binh Duong defeated Persija Jakarta 3-1 two weeks ago to eliminate the Indonesian side and remain in the hunt for a place in the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals ahead of their match in the Philippines on Wednesday.

They have since picked up four points from two games in the V-League, including a 1-0 victory over Saigon at the weekend which helped move them towards mid-table.

Matchday Four: Central, South & East Zones Previews

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Matchday Four: Central, South & East Zones Previews

Kuala Lumpur: The 12 teams in the Central, South and East Zones of the 2019 AFC Cup return to action on Wednesday with plenty to play for across the three groups.

Tajikistan’s FC istiklol, India’s Chennaiyin FC and 4.25 SC of DPR Korea lead the way in Groups D, E and I respectively and further wins would edge them ever closer to the knockout rounds.

Matchday Six: ASEAN Zone Preview

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Matchday Six: ASEAN Zone Preview

Kuala Lumpur: Two places in the AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal semi-finals remain up for grabs when the 12 teams take to the field for their final group stage matches on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The winners of Groups G and H have already been decided but top spot remains open in Group F while five teams also have a chance of finishing as the highest-placed runners-up.

Thapa: Chennaiyin ready for Abahani Dhaka test

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Thapa: Chennaiyin ready for Abahani Dhaka test

Dhaka: When Chennaiyin FC play Abahani Limited Dhaka in the 2019 AFC Cup on Wednesday at the Bangabandhu National Stadium, it will be the first time they will be playing away from India. 

But for Anirudh Thapa, this is no unfamiliar territory. Last year, the youngster got to wear the captain’s armband in Dhaka at the SAFF Cup when he became the youngest player to take that responsibility. While it was a dream come true for the Dehradun boy, the dream didn’t end as he would have desired when India lost to Maldives in the final.