Kdouh: Win keeps qualification hopes alive

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kdouh: Win keeps qualification hopes alive

Beirut: Hat-trick hero Mohamad Kdouh has admitted that Al Ahed’s 4-2 victory over Oman’s Al Suwaiq in Group C on Monday means the Lebanese side still maintain realistic hope of reaching the AFC Cup knockout rounds. 

Al Ahed had drawn their opening two games 0-0 but got off to the perfect start in rainy conditions at Sports City Stadium when Nour Mansour put them in front in the first minute.

Kdouh then doubled their advantage just after the 15-minute mark before his second-half brace ultimately ensured a 4-2 win as Al Ahed moved into second place in the standings, two points behind Bahrain’s Malkiya Club.

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Group C: Al Ahed FC 4-2 Al Suwaiq

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Group C: Al Ahed FC 4-2 Al Suwaiq

Beirut: Mohamad Kdouh netted a hat-trick as Lebanon’s Al Ahed romped to a 4-2 victory over Oman’s Al Suwaiq at a rainy Camille Chamoun Sport City Stadium on Monday.

Both sides came into the Matchday Three encounter with no wins in their tally, although Al Ahed were two points better off having collected two draws while Al Suwaiq had lost both their first two games.

The hosts wasted no time in getting forward, and their attacking intent was rewarded with a goal within the opening 60 seconds through defender Nour Mansour.

AFC Cup 2019 Allianz Goal of the Week: Shaheen Al Khamees

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup 2019 Allianz Goal of the Week: Shaheen Al Khamees

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com has announced that Kuwait SC's Shaheen Al Khamees is the winner of this week’s Goal of the Week presented by Allianz for the 2019 AFC Cup after a public vote on the AFC’s official website.

Schröck hails ‘massive’ win for Ceres

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Schröck hails ‘massive’ win for Ceres

Bacolod City: Stephan Schröck has emphasised the significance of Ceres Negros’ 1-0 victory over Indonesia’s Persija Jakarta in the 2019 AFC Cup on Wednesday as the Filipino side moved five points clear at the top of Group G. 

Ceres went into the game two points ahead of their opponents after claiming maximum points from their two previous games, but were up against arguably their biggest rivals for the one automatic qualification spot.

Bienvenido Maranon’s early strike ultimately settled proceedings as the striker’s fifth goal of the campaign proved enough for Ceres to finish the day in a commanding position at the midway point of the group stage.

We have returned stronger, insists 4.25 SC's O Hyok-chol

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

We have returned stronger, insists 4.25 SC's O Hyok-chol

Hsinchu: O Hyok-chol believes DPR Korea’s 4.25 SC have returned to the AFC Cup even better than in previous years after the Pyongyang side began their 2019 campaign with a 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei’s Hang Yuen FC in Group I on Wednesday. 

O Hyok-chol side-footed 4.25 in front from 15 yards just after the half hour at Hsinchu Country Second Stadium before Son Pyong-il doubled their advantage in first-half stoppage time to give the visitors a comfortable lead at the interval.

The scores remained the same until the dying seconds, when substitute Kim Yu-song – the top scorer in the 2017 AFC Cup – rounded off proceedings in the 92nd minute as 4.25 enjoyed the perfect start.

We have turned a corner, says Home United's Abdil Qaiyyim

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

We have turned a corner, says Home United's Abdil Qaiyyim

Singapore: Abdil Qaiyyim, the match winner for Home United in their 2019 AFC Cup Group H encounter with Lao Toyota, spoke of his delight after his header on the stroke of half time sealed their first win of this year’s campaign.

Having made the ASEAN Zonal Final for the last two years, the Protectors were confident of another good showing in the AFC Cup, but without a win after their first two games they were desperate to get back on the winners’ list to get their campaign back on track.

They were made to work hard for their 1-0 win, but Qaiyyim’s header in first half stoppage time was enough to seal all three points.

Kaya's Angeles delights in crucial point against PSM

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kaya's Angeles delights in crucial point against PSM

Cibinong: Marwin Angeles, the hero for Kaya FC in their 1-1 draw with Indonesia’s PSM Makassar, has praised his side’s never-say-die attitude after he scored a dramatic stoppage time equaliser to keep the Filipino side top of Group H on Tuesday.

Kaya came into the 2019 AFC Cup match in Indonesia top of Group H on goal difference ahead of the Indonesians, so a win was crucial for either side as they both look to advance to the ASEAN Zonal Semi Finals.

Despite the home side dominating possession, and taking the lead early in the second half, Kaya never gave up and secured a vital point when Angeles was found unmarked in the box in the 93rd minute, controlling the ball on his chest and volleying home past Rivki Mokodompit.