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AFC Cup™ 2022: Central Zonal Final in Numbers

Fri, 19 Aug, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022: Central Zonal Final in Numbers

Khujand: The champions of the Central Zone were crowned on Wednesday as Uzbekistan’s PFC Sogdiana defeated FC Khujand of Tajikistan 4-0 in the AFC Cup™ 2022 Zonal Final in Khujand City.

Sogdiana will now face Eastern Sports Club of Hong Kong in the Inter-Zone Playoff Semi-final of their maiden AFC Cup campaign, with the tie slated to be held in Uzbekistan on September 6.

Before the two sides face one another on September 6, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout numbers from Sogdiana’s emphatic win over Khujand.

Bakaev targets further improvement as clinical PFC Sogdiana book Inter-Zone Semi-final ticket

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

Bakaev targets further improvement as clinical PFC Sogdiana book Inter-Zone Semi-final ticket

Khujand City: PFC Sogdiana were at their clinical best as they continued their dream AFC Cup™ debut campaign by beating FC Khujand 4-0 in the Central Zonal final on Wednesday , but head coach Ulugbek Bakaev wants his side to improve even further heading into the Inter-Zone Semi-finals.

Three goals in the first half gave Sogdiana a comfortable lead, with Javokhir Kakhramonov sealing a convincing win for the Uzbek Super League club with his strike in the 78th minute as they advanced to a showdown with Hong Kong's Eastern Long Lions in the Inter-Zone Semi-finals on September 6. 

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_cup/video/afccup2022_-_zf_central_|_fc_khujand_tjk_0-4_pfc_sogdiana_uzb.html

PFC Sogdiana power into Inter-Zone Semi-finals

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

PFC Sogdiana power into Inter-Zone Semi-finals

Khujand City: A comprehensive attacking display from Uzbek Super League side PFC Sogdiana saw them win 4-0 against hosts FC Khujand of Tajikistan in the AFC Cup™ 2022 Central Zonal Final on Wednesday. 

Sogdiana will now face Eastern Sports Club of Hong Kong in the Inter-Zone Playoff Semi-final of their maiden AFC Cup campaign thanks to a double from captain Jasur Khasanov in the first half, supplemented by a ballistic volley from striker Shokhruz Norkhonov then followed by a Javokhir Kakhramonov controlled finish towards the end.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_cup/video/afccup2022_|_central_zonal_final_preview.html

AFC Cup™ 2022 - Central Zonal Final: Ones To Watch

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022 - Central Zonal Final: Ones To Watch

Khujand: The wait to identify the AFC Cup™ 2022 Central Zonal winners is almost over, but before FC Khujand and PFC Sogdiana take to the centre stage, join the-AFC.com as we take a closer look at the players who could make a difference in Wednesday’s clash. 

Two players from each team played prominent roles as Tajikistan's Khujand and Sogdiana of Uzbekistan saw off their respective challengers to advance to the Central Zonal final. 

Preview - Central Zonal Final: FC Khujand (TJK) v PFC Sogdiana (UZB)

Wed, 17 Aug, 2022

Preview - Central Zonal Final: FC Khujand (TJK) v PFC Sogdiana (UZB)

Khujand: The AFC Cup™ 2022 Central Zonal Final is set to be an exciting affair with FC Khujand and PFC Sogdiana looking to better FC Nasaf’s runners-up finish of 2021.

Nasaf came just short of adding to the AFC Cup title they won in 2011 after losing to Bahrain’s Muharraq Club in the 2021 final and Tajikistan’s Khujand and Uzbekistan’s Sogdiana are equally determined to carry the Central challenge all the way this time around.

AFC Cup™ 2022: ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals in Numbers

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022: ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The Southeast Asian participants in the AFC Cup™ 2022 has been reduced to two teams following the conclusion of this week’s ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals.

PSM Makassar of Indonesia defeated Kedah Darul Aman of Malaysia in a narrow 2-1 win on Tuesday, before Kuala Lumpur City edged Vietnam’s Viettel FC on penalties the day after following a goalless draw in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Before the two victors face one another on August 24 to crown the best ASEAN team in this year’s AFC Cup and a ticket to the Inter-Zone Semi-final against India’s ATK Mohun Bagan, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout numbers from this week’s two ties.

Teamwork makes the dream work for Kuala Lumpur City

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

Teamwork makes the dream work for Kuala Lumpur City

Ho Chi Minh City: Head coach Bojan Hodak praised his Kuala Lumpur City FC side for their incredible fighting spirit, which saw them hold off a fierce Viettel FC for 120 minutes before securing a 6-5 penalty shootout win in the AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals on Wednesday. 

The result means the 2021 Malaysia Cup winners will face PSM Makassar of Indonesia, who beat Kedah Darul Aman in the other semi-final, in the ASEAN Zonal final on August 24. 

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_cup/video/afccup2022_-_zsf_asean_|_afccup2022_-_zsf_asean_|_viettel_fcvie_05-60_kuala_lumpur_citymas.html

Kuala Lumpur City take down Viettel on penalties to secure ASEAN Zonal final slot

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

Kuala Lumpur City take down Viettel on penalties to secure ASEAN Zonal final slot

Ho Chi Minh City: Kuala Lumpur City will take on Indonesia’s PSM Makassar in the AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal Final in two weeks’ time after Bojan Hodak’s side sealed a 6-5 sudden death shoot-out win over Viettel FC on Wednesday after a scoreless draw at the end of extra-time.

Goalkeeper Azri Ghani kept out Bui Duy Thuong’s penalty in the seventh round of penalties to take the Malaysians into the next phase of the competition on August 24, with the winner facing ATK Mohun Bagan of India in the Inter-Zone Playoff Semi-finals in Kolkata on September 7.

Tavares praises PSM Makassar’s character in AFC Cup™ win against Kedah Darul Aman

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Tavares praises PSM Makassar’s character in AFC Cup™ win against Kedah Darul Aman

Bali: Head coach Bernardo Tavares hailed his PSM Makassar charges for their 2-1 win over Kedah Darul Aman in the AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal Semi-final at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Tuesday.

PSM, who played with 10 men in the final half hour before being reduced further just before the final whistle, came out tops to become the first Indonesian side to advance to the AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal Final. 

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AFC Cup™ 2022: Central Zonal Final in Numbers

Fri, 19 Aug, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022: Central Zonal Final in Numbers

Khujand: The champions of the Central Zone were crowned on Wednesday as Uzbekistan’s PFC Sogdiana defeated FC Khujand of Tajikistan 4-0 in the AFC Cup™ 2022 Zonal Final in Khujand City.

Sogdiana will now face Eastern Sports Club of Hong Kong in the Inter-Zone Playoff Semi-final of their maiden AFC Cup campaign, with the tie slated to be held in Uzbekistan on September 6.

Before the two sides face one another on September 6, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout numbers from Sogdiana’s emphatic win over Khujand.

Bakaev targets further improvement as clinical PFC Sogdiana book Inter-Zone Semi-final ticket

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

Bakaev targets further improvement as clinical PFC Sogdiana book Inter-Zone Semi-final ticket

Khujand City: PFC Sogdiana were at their clinical best as they continued their dream AFC Cup™ debut campaign by beating FC Khujand 4-0 in the Central Zonal final on Wednesday , but head coach Ulugbek Bakaev wants his side to improve even further heading into the Inter-Zone Semi-finals.

Three goals in the first half gave Sogdiana a comfortable lead, with Javokhir Kakhramonov sealing a convincing win for the Uzbek Super League club with his strike in the 78th minute as they advanced to a showdown with Hong Kong's Eastern Long Lions in the Inter-Zone Semi-finals on September 6. 

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_cup/video/afccup2022_-_zf_central_|_fc_khujand_tjk_0-4_pfc_sogdiana_uzb.html

PFC Sogdiana power into Inter-Zone Semi-finals

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

PFC Sogdiana power into Inter-Zone Semi-finals

Khujand City: A comprehensive attacking display from Uzbek Super League side PFC Sogdiana saw them win 4-0 against hosts FC Khujand of Tajikistan in the AFC Cup™ 2022 Central Zonal Final on Wednesday. 

Sogdiana will now face Eastern Sports Club of Hong Kong in the Inter-Zone Playoff Semi-final of their maiden AFC Cup campaign thanks to a double from captain Jasur Khasanov in the first half, supplemented by a ballistic volley from striker Shokhruz Norkhonov then followed by a Javokhir Kakhramonov controlled finish towards the end.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_cup/video/afccup2022_|_central_zonal_final_preview.html

AFC Cup™ 2022 - Central Zonal Final: Ones To Watch

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022 - Central Zonal Final: Ones To Watch

Khujand: The wait to identify the AFC Cup™ 2022 Central Zonal winners is almost over, but before FC Khujand and PFC Sogdiana take to the centre stage, join the-AFC.com as we take a closer look at the players who could make a difference in Wednesday’s clash. 

Two players from each team played prominent roles as Tajikistan's Khujand and Sogdiana of Uzbekistan saw off their respective challengers to advance to the Central Zonal final. 

Preview - Central Zonal Final: FC Khujand (TJK) v PFC Sogdiana (UZB)

Wed, 17 Aug, 2022

Preview - Central Zonal Final: FC Khujand (TJK) v PFC Sogdiana (UZB)

Khujand: The AFC Cup™ 2022 Central Zonal Final is set to be an exciting affair with FC Khujand and PFC Sogdiana looking to better FC Nasaf’s runners-up finish of 2021.

Nasaf came just short of adding to the AFC Cup title they won in 2011 after losing to Bahrain’s Muharraq Club in the 2021 final and Tajikistan’s Khujand and Uzbekistan’s Sogdiana are equally determined to carry the Central challenge all the way this time around.

AFC Cup™ 2022: ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals in Numbers

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022: ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The Southeast Asian participants in the AFC Cup™ 2022 has been reduced to two teams following the conclusion of this week’s ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals.

PSM Makassar of Indonesia defeated Kedah Darul Aman of Malaysia in a narrow 2-1 win on Tuesday, before Kuala Lumpur City edged Vietnam’s Viettel FC on penalties the day after following a goalless draw in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Before the two victors face one another on August 24 to crown the best ASEAN team in this year’s AFC Cup and a ticket to the Inter-Zone Semi-final against India’s ATK Mohun Bagan, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout numbers from this week’s two ties.

Teamwork makes the dream work for Kuala Lumpur City

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

Teamwork makes the dream work for Kuala Lumpur City

Ho Chi Minh City: Head coach Bojan Hodak praised his Kuala Lumpur City FC side for their incredible fighting spirit, which saw them hold off a fierce Viettel FC for 120 minutes before securing a 6-5 penalty shootout win in the AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals on Wednesday. 

The result means the 2021 Malaysia Cup winners will face PSM Makassar of Indonesia, who beat Kedah Darul Aman in the other semi-final, in the ASEAN Zonal final on August 24. 

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_cup/video/afccup2022_-_zsf_asean_|_afccup2022_-_zsf_asean_|_viettel_fcvie_05-60_kuala_lumpur_citymas.html

Kuala Lumpur City take down Viettel on penalties to secure ASEAN Zonal final slot

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

Kuala Lumpur City take down Viettel on penalties to secure ASEAN Zonal final slot

Ho Chi Minh City: Kuala Lumpur City will take on Indonesia’s PSM Makassar in the AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal Final in two weeks’ time after Bojan Hodak’s side sealed a 6-5 sudden death shoot-out win over Viettel FC on Wednesday after a scoreless draw at the end of extra-time.

Goalkeeper Azri Ghani kept out Bui Duy Thuong’s penalty in the seventh round of penalties to take the Malaysians into the next phase of the competition on August 24, with the winner facing ATK Mohun Bagan of India in the Inter-Zone Playoff Semi-finals in Kolkata on September 7.

Tavares praises PSM Makassar’s character in AFC Cup™ win against Kedah Darul Aman

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Tavares praises PSM Makassar’s character in AFC Cup™ win against Kedah Darul Aman

Bali: Head coach Bernardo Tavares hailed his PSM Makassar charges for their 2-1 win over Kedah Darul Aman in the AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal Semi-final at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Tuesday.

PSM, who played with 10 men in the final half hour before being reduced further just before the final whistle, came out tops to become the first Indonesian side to advance to the AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal Final. 

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AFC Cup™ 2022: Central Zonal Final in Numbers

Fri, 19 Aug, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022: Central Zonal Final in Numbers

Khujand: The champions of the Central Zone were crowned on Wednesday as Uzbekistan’s PFC Sogdiana defeated FC Khujand of Tajikistan 4-0 in the AFC Cup™ 2022 Zonal Final in Khujand City.

Sogdiana will now face Eastern Sports Club of Hong Kong in the Inter-Zone Playoff Semi-final of their maiden AFC Cup campaign, with the tie slated to be held in Uzbekistan on September 6.

Before the two sides face one another on September 6, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout numbers from Sogdiana’s emphatic win over Khujand.

Bakaev targets further improvement as clinical PFC Sogdiana book Inter-Zone Semi-final ticket

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

Bakaev targets further improvement as clinical PFC Sogdiana book Inter-Zone Semi-final ticket

Khujand City: PFC Sogdiana were at their clinical best as they continued their dream AFC Cup™ debut campaign by beating FC Khujand 4-0 in the Central Zonal final on Wednesday , but head coach Ulugbek Bakaev wants his side to improve even further heading into the Inter-Zone Semi-finals.

Three goals in the first half gave Sogdiana a comfortable lead, with Javokhir Kakhramonov sealing a convincing win for the Uzbek Super League club with his strike in the 78th minute as they advanced to a showdown with Hong Kong's Eastern Long Lions in the Inter-Zone Semi-finals on September 6. 

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_cup/video/afccup2022_-_zf_central_|_fc_khujand_tjk_0-4_pfc_sogdiana_uzb.html

PFC Sogdiana power into Inter-Zone Semi-finals

Thu, 18 Aug, 2022

PFC Sogdiana power into Inter-Zone Semi-finals

Khujand City: A comprehensive attacking display from Uzbek Super League side PFC Sogdiana saw them win 4-0 against hosts FC Khujand of Tajikistan in the AFC Cup™ 2022 Central Zonal Final on Wednesday. 

Sogdiana will now face Eastern Sports Club of Hong Kong in the Inter-Zone Playoff Semi-final of their maiden AFC Cup campaign thanks to a double from captain Jasur Khasanov in the first half, supplemented by a ballistic volley from striker Shokhruz Norkhonov then followed by a Javokhir Kakhramonov controlled finish towards the end.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_cup/video/afccup2022_|_central_zonal_final_preview.html

AFC Cup™ 2022 - Central Zonal Final: Ones To Watch

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022 - Central Zonal Final: Ones To Watch

Khujand: The wait to identify the AFC Cup™ 2022 Central Zonal winners is almost over, but before FC Khujand and PFC Sogdiana take to the centre stage, join the-AFC.com as we take a closer look at the players who could make a difference in Wednesday’s clash. 

Two players from each team played prominent roles as Tajikistan's Khujand and Sogdiana of Uzbekistan saw off their respective challengers to advance to the Central Zonal final. 

Preview - Central Zonal Final: FC Khujand (TJK) v PFC Sogdiana (UZB)

Wed, 17 Aug, 2022

Preview - Central Zonal Final: FC Khujand (TJK) v PFC Sogdiana (UZB)

Khujand: The AFC Cup™ 2022 Central Zonal Final is set to be an exciting affair with FC Khujand and PFC Sogdiana looking to better FC Nasaf’s runners-up finish of 2021.

Nasaf came just short of adding to the AFC Cup title they won in 2011 after losing to Bahrain’s Muharraq Club in the 2021 final and Tajikistan’s Khujand and Uzbekistan’s Sogdiana are equally determined to carry the Central challenge all the way this time around.

AFC Cup™ 2022: ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals in Numbers

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022: ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The Southeast Asian participants in the AFC Cup™ 2022 has been reduced to two teams following the conclusion of this week’s ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals.

PSM Makassar of Indonesia defeated Kedah Darul Aman of Malaysia in a narrow 2-1 win on Tuesday, before Kuala Lumpur City edged Vietnam’s Viettel FC on penalties the day after following a goalless draw in Ho Chi Minh City. 

Before the two victors face one another on August 24 to crown the best ASEAN team in this year’s AFC Cup and a ticket to the Inter-Zone Semi-final against India’s ATK Mohun Bagan, the-AFC.com highlights some of the standout numbers from this week’s two ties.

Teamwork makes the dream work for Kuala Lumpur City

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

Teamwork makes the dream work for Kuala Lumpur City

Ho Chi Minh City: Head coach Bojan Hodak praised his Kuala Lumpur City FC side for their incredible fighting spirit, which saw them hold off a fierce Viettel FC for 120 minutes before securing a 6-5 penalty shootout win in the AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal Semi-finals on Wednesday. 

The result means the 2021 Malaysia Cup winners will face PSM Makassar of Indonesia, who beat Kedah Darul Aman in the other semi-final, in the ASEAN Zonal final on August 24. 

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_cup/video/afccup2022_-_zsf_asean_|_afccup2022_-_zsf_asean_|_viettel_fcvie_05-60_kuala_lumpur_citymas.html

Kuala Lumpur City take down Viettel on penalties to secure ASEAN Zonal final slot

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

Kuala Lumpur City take down Viettel on penalties to secure ASEAN Zonal final slot

Ho Chi Minh City: Kuala Lumpur City will take on Indonesia’s PSM Makassar in the AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal Final in two weeks’ time after Bojan Hodak’s side sealed a 6-5 sudden death shoot-out win over Viettel FC on Wednesday after a scoreless draw at the end of extra-time.

Goalkeeper Azri Ghani kept out Bui Duy Thuong’s penalty in the seventh round of penalties to take the Malaysians into the next phase of the competition on August 24, with the winner facing ATK Mohun Bagan of India in the Inter-Zone Playoff Semi-finals in Kolkata on September 7.

Tavares praises PSM Makassar’s character in AFC Cup™ win against Kedah Darul Aman

Wed, 10 Aug, 2022

Tavares praises PSM Makassar’s character in AFC Cup™ win against Kedah Darul Aman

Bali: Head coach Bernardo Tavares hailed his PSM Makassar charges for their 2-1 win over Kedah Darul Aman in the AFC Cup™ 2022 ASEAN Zonal Semi-final at the Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium on Tuesday.

PSM, who played with 10 men in the final half hour before being reduced further just before the final whistle, came out tops to become the first Indonesian side to advance to the AFC Cup ASEAN Zonal Final.