Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Singapore: Home United's Hafiz Nor has admitted that the defending ASEAN Zonal champions are in a must-win situation on Tuesday against Filipino club Kaya FC-Iloilo, with both teams hoping to claim a place in the knockout stage of the 2019 AFC Cup.
Two-time ASEAN Zonal finalists Home United were 12 minutes away from entering the final round of Group H fixtures in the driving seat and then it all went wrong.
Leading 2-1 in Cibinong against PSM Makassar thanks to a brace from midfielder Hafiz that would have put them in pole position, the Singaporeans then conceded twice to not only put the Indonesians top of the standings in their place, but also punched their opponents' ticket to the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals.
Instead, Home United must now hope to claim the best second-placed side from the ASEAN Zone. To do so, they must not only defeat Kaya FC, but also hope their rivals, Becamex Binh Duong and Hanoi FC, drop points.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
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.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bacolod City: Kaya FC-Iloilo of the Philippines delivered a five-star performance to post a resounding 5-0 victory over Singapore’s Home United in Group H of the 2019 AFC Cup on Wednesday.
After both sides drew their opening games of the campaign, Kaya were in control from the start at Panaad Park and Football Stadium after a Darryl Roberts brace and a goal from Jovin Bedic gave the hosts a 3-0 lead at the interval.
The game was put beyond doubt within 10 minutes of the restart when Alfred Osei netted twice as Kaya went on to register their first victory in the competition since defeating another Singaporean side, Balestier Khalsa, in the 2016 group stage.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bogor: Both teams knew a win here would put them in firm control of their own destiny with regards to progression to the knockout stage of the 2019 AFC Cup, and while Home United may have thought the points were as good as theirs when 2-0 ahead, PSM Makassar had other ideas.
The hosts refused to lose hope after conceding twice in four second half minutes, hassling and harrying last year’s ASEAN Zonal champions before executing a sensational comeback with some lethal finishing.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bogor: PSM Makassar of Indonesia secured progression to the knockout round of the 2019 AFC Cup on Tuesday with a sensational comeback, downing Singapore’s Home United 3-2 to ensure top spot in Group H on Matchday Five.
Home’s Abdil Qaiyyim had the first chance of the game at the Pakansari Stadium in the eighth minute, flicking just wide off the near post from inside the six-yard box after an Izzdin Shafiq corner.
Guy Junior then fired Makassar’s first warning shot, slamming just off target in the 11th minute, before Muhammad Arfan curled another low effort just wide for the hosts one minute later.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Vientiane: Star midfielder Song Ui-young hailed the fighting spirit of Home United FC as the Singaporeans carved out a narrow 3-2 victory over Lao Toyota FC FCon Wednesday despite going a man down for the final 25 minutes.
It’s been a slow start to their AFC Cup campaign for last year’s ASEAN Zone champions, Home United, with just one win from their first three matches.
One mitigating factor has been the prolonged absence of key man Song, one of the standout players in last year’s competition and a player who contributed five goals in the group stage in 2018, finishing with nine goals overall.
But having recovered from a groin complaint that saw him miss the first three matches of this year’s campaign, Song returned for Home United on Wednesday and made an immediate impact for The Protectors.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Vientiane: A brace from the returning Song Ui-yong helped Singapore's Home United to a much-needed 3-2 win over a brave Lao Toyota FC of Laos on Matchday Four of the 2019 AFC Cup Group H on Wednesday.
It’s been a week of celebrations in the Lao capital for Lao New Year and the home side was aiming to keep the celebrations going as they looked to end their 12-match winless run in the AFC Cup, a streak that dates back to 2016.
The celebrations continued early when the home side took a surprise lead, with Rafael heading home from Saison Khounsamnan’s corner in the 11th minute to give hope to Jun Fukuda and his team.