Minerva Punjab get timely boost with Lalmuanpuia addition

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Minerva Punjab get timely boost with Lalmuanpuia addition

Mumbai: Minerva Punjab FC have added young talent Samuel Lalmuanpuia to their roster.

Minerva clinched their maiden I-League title in the 2017-18 season and secured the services of the midfielder from Meghalaya-based club Shillong Lajong, who were relegated following the conclusion of the I-League 2018-19 season on March 4.

“Minerva Punjab FC are delighted to announce the new loan signing of Samuel Lalmuanpuia from Lajong,” Minerva said on their Twitter handle.

Versatile Matos aims to keep Persija on winning track

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Versatile Matos aims to keep Persija on winning track

Jakarta: Bruno Matos has taken on the mantle of goal-getter for Persija Jakarta in the absence of last year's leading scorer Marko Simic, and the Brazilian will be the main threat for the Indonesians when they face Ceres Negros on Wednesday.

In the 2018 AFC Cup campaign Croatian Simic netted eight times in the group stage alone, and without the frontman Persija struggled in attack in their 2019 opener at home to Vietnam's Becamex Binh Duong.

However, in their Matchday Two tie against Shan United, Matos - whose natural position is in midfield - stepped up when it mattered.

AFC Cup 2019 Allianz Goal of the Week: Marc Klok

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

AFC Cup 2019 Allianz Goal of the Week: Marc Klok

Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com has announced that PSM Makassar's Marc Klol 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.

Pluim: We should have scored more

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Pluim: We should have scored more

Cibinong: Despite PSM Makassar’s comprehensive 7-3 victory over Lao Toyota, captain Wiljan Pluim has bemoaned the fact the Indonesian side failed to score more goals in their 2019 AFC Cup Group H game on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old Dutchman drilled home the opening goal in the 12th minute, before curling in a lovely effort to make it 3-1 as the hour approached.

Teammates Zulham Zamrun, Eero Markkanen Ferdinand Sinaga and Marc Klok all also got on the scoresheet, but despite the dominant display, Pluim admitted he wasn’t satisfied Makassar didn’t add more goals to their tally.

Play-off - 2nd Leg: Wofoo Tai Po 0-0 Ryomyong SC (AET, Wofoo win 5-3 on penalties)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Play-off - 2nd Leg: Wofoo Tai Po 0-0 Ryomyong SC (AET, Wofoo win 5-3 on penalties)

Hong Kong: Wofoo Tai Po edged Ryomyong SC 5-3 on penalties after their two-leg 2019 AFC Cup Play-off tie ended goalless on Wednesday.

The win secured the Hong Kong club a place in the 2019 AFC Cup Group I, where they join Kitchee SC, 4.25 SC and Hang Yuan FC. Wofoo open their campaign on April 3 against Hong Kong Premier League rivals Kitchee SC.

The match between the two East Asian clubs was intense from the get-go as they both sought to gain the advantage after their first leg tie had ended goalless a week ago.

Play-off - 2nd Leg: Chennaiyin FC 1-0 Colombo FC

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Play-off - 2nd Leg: Chennaiyin FC 1-0 Colombo FC

Ahmedabad:  Jeje Lalpekhlua's goal secured Chennaiyin FC a spot in the Group Stage of the 2019 AFC Cup following their 1-0 win over Colombo FC in a play-off second leg tie on Wednesday.

The win at The Arena Stadium sees Chennaiyin advance 1-0 on aggregate after both teams shared the spoils in a goalless draw in the first leg in Colombo last week.

The Indian club progress into Group E, joining Minerva Punjab, Abahani Limited Dhaka and Manang Marshyangdi Club.

Play-off - 2nd Leg: FC Khujand 0-0 FC Ahal

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Play-off - 2nd Leg: FC Khujand 0-0 FC Ahal

Khujand City: Tajikistan’s FC Khujand secured their place in the 2019 AFC Cup Group Stage after playing to a 0-0 draw against FC Ahal of Turkmenistan in the Play-off second leg tie on Wednesday.

Despite the goalless draw, FC Khujand’s away goal in the first leg tie a week ago proved to be the difference as they progressed with a 1-1 aggregate score, joining FC Istiklol, Altyn Asyr and Dordoi FC in Group D.

FC Khujand will play their opening Group D fixture against fellow Tajik League rivals FC Istiklol on April 3.