Porteria broke through the stubborn Bali defence in the 35th minute before Ceres went on to claim a comprehensive 4-0 win over the Indonesians that ensures Vidakovic’s side remain unbeaten in the group phase of the competition.

Ceres took all three points as Bienvenido Maranon scored twice with OJ Porteria and Robert Lopez Mendy also on the scoresheet and the win moves the Philippine champions on to seven points from three games, three clear of second-placed Than Quang Ninh.

Having begun the 2020 tournament on 30 goals, last year's top scorer wasted no time in picking up where he left off, with two goals in an opening-day victory over Cambodia's Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC, before a penalty against Vietnam's Than Quang Ninh saw him move within a goal of former Al Wehdat striker Shelbaieh.

Marañón's double against Bali saw the prolific striker move into pole position and there will likely be many more to follow if he continues in this form. The-AFC.com looks back at his achievement, as well as those of the iconic AFC Cup scorers who the 33-year-old has overtaken in recent years.

The club from Dhaka were making their first-ever appearance in the group phase of the AFC Cup and they made an immediate impact thanks to the former Shanghai Shenhua forward’s prowess in front of goal.

Barcos scored four with Daniel Colindres also on the scoresheet for the Kings, who also had goalkeeper Anisur Rahman making a vital penalty save on their way to an historic inaugural AFC Cup win.

Spanish ace Fito gave the Indian side a 1-0 lead going into half-time but Maziya replied with goals from Mohammed Irufaan and Ibrahim Mahudhee Hussain before Fito salvaged a point for Chennai with a late equaliser at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

The result leaves both teams trailing Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings, who defeated Maldives' TC Sports Club 5-1 on Wednesday.

Hosts Yangon went into the game at Thuwunna Stadium on the back of a draw against Ho Chi Minh City FC and a win over Lao Toyota FC, and they were by far the better side throughout but missed numerous gilt-edged chances as Hougang sought to hold on for a point.

However, as the match entered its final 10 minutes, Yangon finally broke the deadlock as Maung Maung Lwin played in substitute Than Paing, who produced a calm finish into the bottom left corner with his first-ever goal in the AFC Cup as the home team claimed what could prove a valuable victory.