2021 AFC Cup (West): Group Stage in Numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Cup (West): Group Stage in Numbers

Manama: After a whirlwind week, the 2021 AFC Cup (West) group stage drew to a close on Thursday as four teams advanced to the West Zonal Semi-finals and seven were eliminated.

As the continental competition takes a break, the-AFC.com looks back at some of the numbers that stood out in the 2021 AFC Cup (West) Zone.

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2021 AFC Cup (West): Group Stage in Numbers

Marmar: Al Ahed players showed great commitment to continue AFC Cup journey

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Marmar: Al Ahed players showed great commitment to continue AFC Cup journey

Manama: Al Ahed FC head coach Bassem Marmar praised his side's commitment in the 2-1 win against Bahrain’s Al Hidd Club on Thursday, a result which took the Lebanese side into the 2021 AFC Cup West Zonal semi-finals. 

The 2019 AFC Cup champions were on the verge of bowing out at the group stage but Nour Mansour's late winner sealed them top spot in Group A.

Top spot meant Al Ahed will face Bahrain's Muharraq Club in the West Zonal semi-finals while Jordan's Al Salt will play Kuwait SC.

Abu Abed promises more from Al Salt in AFC Cup

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Abu Abed promises more from Al Salt in AFC Cup

Amman: Al Salt are capable of achieving more, said head coach Jamal Abu Abed after the Jordan side advanced to the 2021 AFC Cup West Zonal semi-finals with a 5-0 win against Palestine’s Balata Center on Thursday.

The big win secured Al Salt place in the West Zonal semi-finals in their maiden participation in the competition, with Cameroonian forward Ronald Ngah powering them past Balata Center at King Abdullah II Stadium.

The victory meant Al Salt finished second behind Muharraq Club on Bahrain on the head-to-head record with both teams on six points. Al Salt advanced as the best second-placed team from the three West groups and will face Kuwait SC in the West Zonal semi-finals. Muharraq Club will play Lebanon's Al Ahed.

Perfect match took Kuwait SC into AFC Cup knockout stage, says Juarez

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Perfect match took Kuwait SC into AFC Cup knockout stage, says Juarez

Amman: Head coach Carlos Juarez hailed Kuwait SC's "perfect performance" as the three-time winners advanced to the 2021 AFC Cup West Zonal semi-finals after a 1-0 win over Jordan’s Al Faisaly on Thursday.

Kuwait SC secured their place in the West Zonal semi-finals as Group C winners, thanks to Tunisian forward Ahmed Akaichi's 47th minute effort.

The result meant that Kuwait SC topped the group with seven points, one Al Faisaly. They will play Jordan's Al Salt in the West Zonal last four stage while Bahrain's Muharraq Club will face 2019 champions Al Ahed of Lebanon.