Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: After the conclusion of the 2019 AFC Cup group stage in the West and ASEAN, the eight Zonal semi-finalists have been confirmed ahead of June's knockout round fixtures.
While the qualification race remains ongoing in the Central, South and East Zones, the-AFC.com looks back at some of the key statistics from the six completed groups.
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AFC Cup Group Stage Numbers
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The-AFC.com has announced that Persija Jakarta's Bruno Matos 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.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bacolod City: Wander Luiz has revealed that he had been waiting all game for the opportunity to lob Ceres Negros goalkeeper Roland Muller after the Brazilian’s audacious strike two minutes from time saw Becamex Binh Duong claim a dramatic 1-0 victory and advance to the 2019 AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals on Wednesday.
With the clock ticking down and the Vietnamese side needing three points to progress as the best-placed runners-up, the forward won possession back on the right touchline and then, from fully 35 yards, floated the ball over Muller’s head and into the back of the net to spark joyous celebrations among the visitors at Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium.
The game had been heading for a draw up until that moment and a point for Becamex would have seen them exit, with Singapore’s Tampines Rovers in Group F taking the highest-ranked runners-up spot. But Luiz’s goal ensured that 13 points from his side’s Group G campaign were enough to edge them above Tampines on goal difference.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
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.